Senior Sports Editor Josh Apple

Opinion: What’s the big deal about the Big East?

Villanova was not only representative from the Big East to take a tumble thus far during March Madness. Only two of the 11 squads reached the Sweet Sixteen. (John Powell)

Mason Nation to gather for 'Selection Sunday' Watch Party


Junior Ryan Pearson and his fellow Patriots share a laugh and celebrate at the end of their victory over Georgia State in the CAA Tournament. They will learn their fate for the NCAA Tournament on Sunday.  (John Powell)

Larranaga and three Patriots receive All-Conference regular season honors


In his 14th season at the helm, George Mason head coach Jim Larranaga earned his second career CAA Coach of the Year award after leading his team to a school-best 25-5 regular season.  (John Powell)

Will athletes be left in the dark? A closer look at the on-campus athletic facilities


The on-campus tennis facility, just like the baseball stadium, lacks lighting, forcing all practices and matches to be played during daylight. (Peter Flint)

Men’s Hoops ranked No. 25 in the new Coaches Poll


The Patriots have garnered a great deal of national attention during their 15-game winning streak to close out the regular season, but have been unable to crack the Top 25 until this week. (John Powell)

Patriots clinch regular season CAA Title with win over Northeastern, 67-61


Junior Ryan Pearson led the Patriots to their 14th straight win Thursday night with 18 points and 15 rebounds. This win locks them with the top seed in the CAA Tournament. (John Powell)

Men’s Hoops is still 'outside looking in' the Top 25


Junior Andre Cornelius and the Patriots won last week at VCU and Northern Iowa for 13 straight, but they still were unable to crack the Top 25 this week. (John Powell)

Patriots extend nation's longest win streak to 13 games with victory over Northern Iowa


Junior guard Andre Cornelius was hot from beyond the arc in Saturday's 77-71 win over Northern Iowa in their ESPN BracketBuster contest. He scored 24 points on 5-8 shooting from three-point range. (John Powell)

Thirteen and counting.

No GMU this year for the Redskins


The Redskins and George Mason were unable to settle the details that were necessary to bring the training camp to campus this year, but there is still hope for the future. (Photo from Creative Commons, user Keith Allison)

Patriots remain hot, explode past VCU 71-51


The Patriots rolled by VCU on the road Tuesday night by a 20-point margin, sparked by sophomore Vertrail Vaughns, who went 4-5 from three-point land for 12 points all in the first half. (John Powell)