Burkhardt’s career in the junior league is highlighted by eight goals, 20 assists and a total of 34 points in 35 games with the East Coast Wizards in the 2018-19 season while totaling five goals, 16 assists and 21 points in the 2017-18 season with the New Jersey Rockets.
The Colonials relied heavily on Bishop to create offense, and he met the moment, sparking up GW’s offense with play after play that kept them in the game for much of the 40 minutes.
Men’s basketball will head to Brooklyn Wednesday for their first matchup in the A-10 Championship after finishing with their best regular season record since 2017.
The Colonials finished the year tied for sixth in the A-10, and a trio of players earned conference awards in Head Coach Caroline McCombs’ second year.
Student and alumni influencers said a consulting firm is paying them up to $800 to post promotions for basketball games to bolster attendance.
Student-athletes’ GPAs plateaued in 2022 following a momentary surge that coincided with the onset of remote learning during COVID-19.
Graduate student guard Brendan Adams and senior guard James Bishop, who were both honored in the pregame, senior-night ceremony, led GW with 14 points each.
Women’s basketball lost to Rhode Island 68-56 in a physical quarterfinals battle in the Atlantic 10 tournament Friday, putting an end to GW’s top season since 2018.
With just one game remaining before the tournament, the Colonials are locked into the top seven, ensuring a first-round bye in the Atlantic 10 tournament.
The Colonials defeated Duquesne 71-68 in the second round of the A-10 tournament Thursday after a heroic shot from graduate student guard Mia Lakstigala.