<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:s="https://gomason.com/services/xml_schema/story" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>George Mason University Athletics</title><link>https://gomason.com/rss.aspx</link><description>Latest news items for George Mason University Athletics</description><atom:link href="https://gomason.com/rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><language>en-us</language><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>Men’s Tennis Ranked No. 9 in ITA Atlantic Regional Rankings</title><link>https://gomason.com/news/2026/6/4/mens-tennis-mens-tennis-ranked-no-9-in-ita-atlantic-regional-rankings.aspx</link><guid>https://gomason.com/news/2026/6/4/mens-tennis-mens-tennis-ranked-no-9-in-ita-atlantic-regional-rankings.aspx</guid><category>Men's Tennis</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Men's Tennis" src="https://gomason.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/6/4/GroupsLMD01.jpg" /><br /><br />FAIRFAX, Va. — The George Mason men's tennis team has been ranked No. 9 in the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) Atlantic Regional Rankings, capping off one of the most successful seasons in program history.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://gomason.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/6/4/GroupsLMD01.jpg" /><media:content url="https://gomason.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/6/4/GroupsLMD01.jpg"><media:title>Men's Tennis</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://gomason.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/6/4/GroupsLMD01.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 4 Jun 2026 13:28:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>7</s:sport_id><s:story_id>27931</s:story_id></item><item><title>Patriots Add Class of 2026 Forward Bryton Barrett</title><link>https://gomason.com/news/2026/6/3/mens-basketball-patriots-add-class-of-2026-forward-bryton-barrett.aspx</link><guid>https://gomason.com/news/2026/6/3/mens-basketball-patriots-add-class-of-2026-forward-bryton-barrett.aspx</guid><category>Men's Basketball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Bryton Barrett" src="https://gomason.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/6/3/Bryton_Signed_WEB_copy.jpg" /><br /><br />George Mason University men's basketball head coach Tony Skinn ('06) has announced that Bryton Barrett has signed a National Letter of Intent to compete for the Patriots, beginning in 2026-27.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://gomason.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/6/3/Bryton_Signed_WEB_copy.jpg" /><media:content url="https://gomason.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/6/3/Bryton_Signed_WEB_copy.jpg"><media:title>Bryton Barrett</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://gomason.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/6/3/Bryton_Signed_WEB_copy.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 3 Jun 2026 18:16:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>4</s:sport_id><s:story_id>27930</s:story_id></item><item><title>Owen Clyne Selected Division I Baseball All-ECAC Shortstop</title><link>https://gomason.com/news/2026/6/2/owen-clyne-selected-division-i-baseball-all-ecac-shortstop.aspx</link><guid>https://gomason.com/news/2026/6/2/owen-clyne-selected-division-i-baseball-all-ecac-shortstop.aspx</guid><category>Baseball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Owen Clyne" 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Team</title><link>https://gomason.com/news/2026/6/2/softball-five-patriots-named-to-csc-academic-all-district-team.aspx</link><guid>https://gomason.com/news/2026/6/2/softball-five-patriots-named-to-csc-academic-all-district-team.aspx</guid><category>Softball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="CSC All District Softball 2026" src="https://gomason.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/6/2/gmu-softball-district-awards-web.png" /><br /><br />FAIRFAX, Va. – Five members of the George Mason softball team were named to the 2026 College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District® Team, the organization announced. Representing the Patriots are Tess Altevers Harris, Kam Inman, Abbey Lane, Harlowe Nigh and Madi Sobota.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://gomason.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/6/2/gmu-softball-district-awards-web.png" /><media:content 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src="https://gomason.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/6/1/Untitled-1.png" /><br /><br />LEXINGTON, Ky. – The George Mason track & field teams concluded their 2026 NCAA East First Round appearance on Saturday, May 31.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://gomason.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/6/1/Untitled-1.png" /><media:content url="https://gomason.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/6/1/Untitled-1.png"><media:title>Weening Semple NCAA East</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://gomason.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/6/1/Untitled-1.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 23:45:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>25</s:sport_id><s:story_id>27927</s:story_id></item><item><title>Patriots Wrap Up Men’s Competition at NCAA East First Round</title><link>https://gomason.com/news/2026/5/29/mens-track-field-patriots-wrap-up-mens-competition-at-ncaa-east-first-round.aspx</link><guid>https://gomason.com/news/2026/5/29/mens-track-field-patriots-wrap-up-mens-competition-at-ncaa-east-first-round.aspx</guid><category>Men's Track &amp; Field</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="La Roche, DeRoussel, Burke - NCAA East" src="https://gomason.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/5/31/day3_web.png" /><br /><br />LEXINGTON, Ky. – The Patriots had their busiest day of the NCAA East First Round on Friday, May 29, as three members of the George Mason men's track & field team competed on the national stage.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://gomason.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/31/day3_web.png" /><media:content 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for NCAA National Championships in Eugene</title><link>https://gomason.com/news/2026/5/28/womens-track-field-drish-qualifies-for-ncaa-national-championships-in-eugene.aspx</link><guid>https://gomason.com/news/2026/5/28/womens-track-field-drish-qualifies-for-ncaa-national-championships-in-eugene.aspx</guid><category>Women's Track &amp; Field</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Drish Punches Ticket" src="https://gomason.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/5/29/drish_web.png" /><br /><br />LEXINGTON, Ky. — Day two of the NCAA East First Round Outdoor Track & Field Championships featured a standout performance from graduate student Kennedy Drish on Thursday, May 28, as she secured a berth to the NCAA Outdoor National Championships in Eugene, Oregon.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://gomason.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/29/drish_web.png" /><media:content 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/>FAIRFAX, Va. – George Mason women's tennis has added transfer student-athlete Izzy Rotaru to its roster ahead of the 2026-27 season, Head Coach Steve Curtis announced.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://gomason.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/20/D72B22D6-A784-4778-8352-D0FF831E2375-IMG_7498.jpeg" /><media:content url="https://gomason.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/20/D72B22D6-A784-4778-8352-D0FF831E2375-IMG_7498.jpeg"><media:title>Isabella Rotaru</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://gomason.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/20/D72B22D6-A784-4778-8352-D0FF831E2375-IMG_7498.jpeg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 09:30:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>16</s:sport_id><s:story_id>27911</s:story_id></item><item><title>Burke Advances to NCAA East Quarterfinals; Bannerman Concludes Decorated Career</title><link>https://gomason.com/news/2026/5/27/mens-track-field-burke-advances-to-ncaa-east-quarterfinals-bannerman-concludes-decorated-career.aspx</link><guid>https://gomason.com/news/2026/5/27/mens-track-field-burke-advances-to-ncaa-east-quarterfinals-bannerman-concludes-decorated-career.aspx</guid><category>Men's Track &amp; Field</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Burke Bannerman 2026 East First Round" src="https://gomason.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/5/28/davian_walt.png" /><br /><br />LEXINGTON, Ky. – The opening day of the NCAA East First Round Outdoor Track & Field Championships featured two Patriots competing on the national stage Wednesday, May 27.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://gomason.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/28/davian_walt.png" /><media:content 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