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Stories from the March 13, 2008, Print Edition

Colonials prepare for the Big Dance

by Alex Byers

Even after the Colonials' 63-59 loss to Xavier in Sunday's Atlantic 10 semifinal, McKeown and senior guard Kim Beck said the same thing: GW must move on and look forward to the NCAA tournament.

A-10 awards announced

by Joanna Shapes

For the first time in more than 10 years, the GW men's basketball team is not represented on any of the Atlantic 10 all-conference squads.

Lacrosse topples the Mount

by Gabrielle Bluestone

After five straight losses to open the season, the GW lacrosse team finally claimed a win Wednesday afternoon with a 15-9 victory over Mount Saint Mary's University.

Wild Art: Wet Net

Sixth-seeded Colonials advance to second round

by Alex Byers

Saturday, March 22, 2008 5:35 p.m. STANFORD, Calif. — The sixth-seeded GW women's basketball team came from behind to beat Auburn University and advance to the NCAA Tournament's second round.

NCAA tournament rookie makes the difference

by Joanna Shapes

Saturday, March 22, 2008 5:35 p.m. STANFORD, Calif., March 22 — NCAA tournament rookie Antelia Parrish was just as comfortable on the floor as her more experienced teammates.

GW inaugurates Nationals Park with win

by Alex Abnos

Saturday, March 22, 8:45 p.m. The GW baseball team beat Saint Joseph's in first game at Nationals Park in Anacostia.

Colonials to face third-seeded California Bears

by Alex Byers

Monday, March 24, 12:50 a.m. STANFORD, Calif. — It has been more than six years since the GW women's basketball team has lost in the state of California.

Colonials just want to play

by Joanna Shapes

Monday, March 24, 12:50 a.m. STANFORD, Calif. — The sixth-seeded GW women's basketball team is gearing up to take the court against third-seeded University of California Monday.

Last-second shot sends Colonials to Sweet 16

by Alex Byers

Tuesday, March 25, 12:22 a.m. STANFORD, Calif. - Bank. Swish. Buzzer. Ballgame. And that was it. After 39 and a half minutes of trailing a step behind University of California, senior Sarah-Jo Lawrence's four-foot floater dropped effortlessly through the net and sent the sixth-seeded GW women's basketball team's bench screaming into the Sweet 16.

This time, jubilation all around

by Joanna Shapes

Tuesday, March 25, 12:22 a.m. STANFORD, Calif. - Amid some court controversy, a shocked crowd and general disbelief was senior Sarah-Jo Lawrence with a smile as wide as the state of California is long.