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Stories from the March 2, 2009, Print Edition

Andrew Alberg: ‘Hobbs-speak’ sets bar too low

by Andrew Alberg

During Karl Hobbs' nine years as head men's basketball coach, the word "overachieve" has become synonymous with what has been dubbed "Hobbs-speak."

Women fall on senior day for first time in 18 years

by Louis Nelson

With senior day festivities in full swing and a shot at the second seed in the upcoming Atlantic 10 tournament up for grabs, there was plenty for the GW women's basketball team to celebrate before its regular season finale.

Loss denies GW first-round bye in Charlotte

by Gabrielle Bluestone

The immediate result of any basketball game is a tally in the win or loss column, but GW's 59-49 home loss to Temple Sunday had much higher stakes than a number on a season record.

Varsity Roundup

Baseball, Women's water polo, Women's lacrosse

Men win in Richmond

by Dan Greene

After an extended midseason stretch of turmoil, the GW men's basketball team's season appears to be on the rebound - and junior Damian Hollis is leading the way.