Graduate student Deja Chambliss and junior Kendall Whitman qualified for NCAA Championship in their second consecutive season. They will compete in the individual qualifiers at the NCAA Regionals Friday, where Chambliss will compete in the all-around event while Whitman takes to the floor.
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.
Student-athletes’ GPAs plateaued in 2022 following a momentary surge that coincided with the onset of remote learning during COVID-19.
Despite all the adjustments the team has made, they are yet to see a positive result in their record, losing the first three games by a combined score of 46-23.
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 (1-1-2) got off to a slow start this season last month but hope their resounding 6-1 victory over Bucknell Friday will be a sign of triumphs to come.
Diane Kelly first came to GW after transferring from Mercer County College as a sophomore in 1986, when she led the nation with 29 goals.
To open the induction ceremony, Athletic Director Tanya Vogel highlighted the importance of GW sports programs to the University as a whole.
McCombs said Taiwo is a quiet leader that leads by example by always giving her full effort in everything she does, which allows the freshmen and senior peers to earn a lot of respect for her daily effort.
Off the court, Bishop is described as a “laid-back guy with a sense of humor” by Caputo, who said he’s a fun player to coach due to his relaxed attitude.