In a game of runs, the Colonials (5-10, 1-2 A-10) emerged victorious 78-77 for the first time since Dec. 13 while the Patriots (7-7, 0-1 A-10) dropped their third consecutive game after a 16 day layoff due to postponements.
Athletic Director Tanya Vogel said the department is still looking for a possible future date to host the induction ceremony
The Colonials were undermanned throughout the night, enduring the absence of several starters due to COVID-19 health and safety protocols.
The team, which will begin play next month, will be looking to improve upon a 6-6 record in a pandemic-induced abbreviated last season
Despite an early 5-2 lead in the opening minutes, GW quickly fell behind and remained so for the rest of the night.
The NCAA updated its COVID-19 guidelines for winter sports, the association announced in a release Friday.
Despite heading into the conference schedule with a two-game win streak, men’s basketball opened Atlantic 10 play with a loss to Dayton Saturday afternoon.
Current A-10 COVID-19 policy states games must be postponed or rescheduled if a team member tests positive for COVID-19.
The University will hold all home sports events without fans through Jan. 17, the athletic department announced in a release Sunday.
Baseball Head Coach Gregg Ritchie announced the hiring of assistant coach and assistant recruiting coordinator Chris O’Neill.