https://gomason.com/rss.aspxLatest news items for George Mason University Athleticsen-us60https://gomason.com/news/2026/7/24/mens-track-field-george-mason-track-field-earns-ustfccca-all-academic-recognition.aspxhttps://gomason.com/news/2026/7/24/mens-track-field-george-mason-track-field-earns-ustfccca-all-academic-recognition.aspxMen's Track & Field, Women's Track & Field

FAIRFAX, Va. – The U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) has announced its 2026 NCAA Division I Track & Field All-Academic Teams and All-Academic Athletes, recognizing individuals and programs that excelled both academically and competitively.]]>Davian HurdlesFri, 24 Jul 2026 14:52:00 EST2327976https://gomason.com/news/2026/7/23/mens-volleyball-mens-volleyball-earns-third-straight-avca-team-academic-award-named-to-team-academic-honor-roll.aspxhttps://gomason.com/news/2026/7/23/mens-volleyball-mens-volleyball-earns-third-straight-avca-team-academic-award-named-to-team-academic-honor-roll.aspxMen's Volleyball

LEXINGTON, Ky. — The George Mason University men's volleyball team continued their academic excellence this past season, and they have been recognized by the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) with the 2026 AVCA Team Academic Award, the Association announced Thursday.]]>MVB '26 AVCA AcademicThu, 23 Jul 2026 12:00:00 EST827975https://gomason.com/news/2026/7/22/womens-lacrosse-program-record-12-patriots-named-to-iwlca-honor-roll-lacrosse-named-2026-honor-squad.aspxhttps://gomason.com/news/2026/7/22/womens-lacrosse-program-record-12-patriots-named-to-iwlca-honor-roll-lacrosse-named-2026-honor-squad.aspxWomen's Lacrosse

NORTHBOROUGH, MASS. – The Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA) honored 1,212 student-athletes from 122 different institutions on the 2025-26 IWLCA Division I Academic Honor Roll, with George Mason Lacrosse totaling a program-record 12 honorees. The team was also named an IWLCA Division I Honor Squad, finishing the academic year with a program best year-long team GPA of 3.66.]]>Lax HuddleWed, 22 Jul 2026 14:45:00 EST1327974https://gomason.com/news/2026/7/21/athletics-six-patriots-named-to-vasid-academic-all-state-team.aspxhttps://gomason.com/news/2026/7/21/athletics-six-patriots-named-to-vasid-academic-all-state-team.aspxAthletics

FAIRFAX, Va. – Six George Mason student-athletes have been named to the 2025-26 Virginia Sports Information Directors (VaSID) Academic All-State team for their efforts in competition and in the classroom.]]>VaSID 2026Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:00:00 EST5327973https://gomason.com/news/2026/7/21/deehan-returns-to-george-mason-womens-lacrosse-as-defensive-coordinator.aspxhttps://gomason.com/news/2026/7/21/deehan-returns-to-george-mason-womens-lacrosse-as-defensive-coordinator.aspxWomen's Lacrosse

FAIRFAX, Va. – George Mason women's lacrosse head coach Kara Mupo has announced the addition of former Patriot standout Meghan Deehan as the program's defensive coordinator.]]>Meghan Deehan Lax assistant coach AnnouncementTue, 21 Jul 2026 10:30:00 EST1327972https://gomason.com/news/2026/7/20/wrestling-tate-hisey-internship.aspxhttps://gomason.com/news/2026/7/20/wrestling-tate-hisey-internship.aspxWrestling

Tate Hisey has always thrived where numbers meet grit. As a finance major at George Mason and a Division I wrestler, he's learned that the discipline required to succeed on the mat carries over into every aspect of life. Now, through an internship with Moment Innovations, Hisey is discovering how his passion for financial advising intersects with the same focus and resilience that define his athletic career.]]>Tate Hisey InternshipMon, 20 Jul 2026 13:00:00 EST1827971https://gomason.com/news/2026/7/17/mens-basketball-jesse-pruitt-named-assistant-coach-director-of-operations.aspxhttps://gomason.com/news/2026/7/17/mens-basketball-jesse-pruitt-named-assistant-coach-director-of-operations.aspxMen's Basketball

George Mason University men's basketball head coach Tony Skinn ('06) announced Friday that Jesse Pruitt will join his staff as assistant coach and director of basketball operations.]]>Jesse PruittFri, 17 Jul 2026 06:36:00 EST427970https://gomason.com/news/2026/7/14/mens-basketball-norwood.aspxhttps://gomason.com/news/2026/7/14/mens-basketball-norwood.aspxMen's Basketball

By David Driver, Special Correspondent]]>Men’s Basketball PracticeTue, 14 Jul 2026 16:47:00 EST427968https://gomason.com/news/2026/7/15/athletics-northern-virginias-home-court-designed-for-every-fan.aspxhttps://gomason.com/news/2026/7/15/athletics-northern-virginias-home-court-designed-for-every-fan.aspxMen's Basketball, Women's Basketball, Patriot Club, Athletics, Tickets

As George Mason Basketball continues to establish itself as NOVA's Team, the athletics department is evolving the EagleBank Arena gameday experience to match the momentum on the court.]]>EBA Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:00:00 EST5327963https://gomason.com/news/2026/7/17/mens-basketball-patriots-earn-nabc-team-academic-excellence-award-ellington-long-named-to-nabc-honors-court.aspxhttps://gomason.com/news/2026/7/17/mens-basketball-patriots-earn-nabc-team-academic-excellence-award-ellington-long-named-to-nabc-honors-court.aspxMen's Basketball

The George Mason University men's basketball team has been honored with an NABC Team Academic Excellence Award, the National Association of Basketball Coaches announced this week.]]>NABC AcademicFri, 17 Jul 2026 06:32:00 EST427969