
Women’s basketball announces return of four seniors
Forward Faith Blethen, guard Nya Lok, guard Essence Brown and forward Mayowa Taiwo are all returning to the program next season, solidifying the team’s core identity.
Forward Faith Blethen, guard Nya Lok, guard Essence Brown and forward Mayowa Taiwo are all returning to the program next season, solidifying the team’s core identity.
The three entries mark the opening salvo in what will likely be a busy offseason for Caputo and his staff.
Sophomore Julia Knox becomes the first women’s swimmer to qualify for NCAA Championship since 1995, earning a 24th place in the 400-yard Individual Medley.
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.
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.
Men’s basketball picked up their third straight win Saturday with a 92-85 victory over La Salle that featured a career-scoring performance from senior forward Hunter Dean.