On Wednesday, Feb. 5, a group of GW alumni took the chance to Raise High and support the Colonials by attending their first basketball game in years. It was good timing—not only was it a “Dollar Dog Night,” but the Colonials took down Duquesne with a 71-57 victory. “What a blast!” said Jeffrey Grieco, ESIA […]
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Near or Far, Don’t Miss Homecoming Weekend 2014!
Itching for an excuse to come back to campus? GW’s 2014 Homecoming Weekend is just around the corner! From Feb. 7-9, the Foggy Bottom campus will be abuzz with several special events to Raise High the Buff and Blue. Festivities kick off on Friday, Feb. 7 with the annual George Washington’s Birthday Bonfire at 6:00pm […]
NYC Alumni: Men’s Hoops & Pre-Game Reception on Dec. 28
Calling all NYC Colonials! Catch the GW men’s basketball team in your city this month — and join fellow fans at a pre-game reception before the team takes on Hofstra. A $25 purchase includes the reception with food and drinks, as well as the cost of your game ticket. Already have tickets? A $15 reception […]
Home Opener Tailgate Marks Start of GW Men’s Hoops 100th Season
The 100th season of GW’s men’s basketball begins this Friday night, Nov. 8, at 7pm when the Colonials open the 2013-14 campaign against the Radford Highlanders at the Charles E. Smith Center. Friday’s game will be preceded by the Third annual Home Opener Tailgate sponsored by RCN starting at 4 pm on 22nd Street between […]
Men’s Hoops in NYC Four Times in 2013-14: Special Discount Available!
Colonials fans were out in full force to cheer on the GW men’s basketball team at the Atlantic 10 Championship in Brooklyn last March. This season, Colonials fans will have four chances to Raise High the Buff and Blue in the Big Apple. The GW men’s basketball team will play in the NYC area three […]
Men’s Hoops to Play New Tourney in CA Next Month
GW is one of eight participants in the all new Wooden Legacy college basketball tournament. Next month, the men’s team will hit the courts in Orange County, CA for the preliminary rounds. The tournament will be held Nov. 28 and 29 at Cal State Fullerton and Dec. 1 at the Honda Center in Anaheim, and […]
Basketball Alum Wins US Triathlon Title at 75
Our friends at 22&G, the offical blog of GW Athletics, recently profiled Don Ardell, CCAS BA ’63, who won the USA Triathlon Spring National Championship for the 75-79 age group in August. Learn about this alumni athlete’s journey from GW men’s basketball player to triathlon champion and wellness expert: Don Ardell, GW Class of […]
Basketball League Brings Athletes Back to GW
If you’re a Colonials fan, mark your calendars – former GW basketball players will take part in The-BALL, a league that features student-athlete alumni from regions all over the east coast. Notable GW names representing DC include: Pops Mensah-Bonsu, CCAS BA ’06, Chris Monroe, CCAS BA ’04, Tony Taylor, CCAS BA ’12, and Danilo Pinnock, […]
Former Student Leaders Secure Free Season Tickets for the Class of 2013
Attention 2013 grads! Your class has access to free season tickets for the 2013-2014 GW basketball and volleyball seasons, Ashwin Narla CCAS BA ’13 and Trevor Rockhill, GWSB BBA ’13 announced today in an email. “Let’s continue to raise high the buff & blue and show our support for our teams…from the best available seats […]
Save the Date! GW Men’s Basketball to Play in NYC on Nov. 16
Are you a Colonials fan in the New York City area — or a Colonials fan looking for a reason to go to NYC? If so, mark your calendar for Nov. 16! In the first of at least four games in the New York City metro area, GW men’s basketball will visit New York, NY […]