Mark Rappaport

Student-athletes’ GPAs plateaued in 2022 following a momentary surge that coincided with the onset of remote learning during COVID-19.

Lee said the past year has been a rebranding for the team with new faces and a rise in interest for the club.

The Colonials (13-8, 5-3) withstood the Rams (5-13, 2-4) after VCU fought back from an 18-point deficit to reach within eight points.

Defense was crucial in Monday’s victory over the Patriots, which was particularly strong in the first half.

GW wrapped up their non-conference home slate with a win against Coppin State before entering Atlantic 10 competition next month.

Guards Maximus Edwards and EJ Clark and forward Keegan Harvey are filling the shoes of former star guards Joe Bamisile and Brayon Freeman.

Sailing has continued to hang with top-level national competition in its second year as a club team after the University cut the program in 2020.