I am always sad when the college basketball season ends. As a huge fan, the absence of games to dissect leaves a void in my life. During this off-season, I find myself reflecting on the important lesson of persistence this year’s men’s basketball team taught me these past few months. While during several of the […]
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Colonial Love: Al and Lucy
Thanks to Alberto Pola, CCAS BA ’81, and Lucinda Pola, CCAS BA’ 81, for sharing their story with us! Sometimes, the universe works extra hard to bring two people together. Such is the case with Al and Lucy Pola, who, but for fate, would never have gone out on a first date. “On a spring […]
2017 Colonial Valentines
February is an exciting time at GW — we celebrate our namesake’s birthday around the world, cheer for our men’s and women’s basketball teams in anticipation of March tournaments, and, most importantly, we share stories of Colonials who found love during their time on campus. Read one feature story and four Q&As and stay tuned […]
Fans Cheer on Men’s Hoops in NYC!
When the GW men’s basketball team headed to NYC for the 2014 Atlantic 10 Championship, hundreds of Colonials fans were there to support them. Check out this video to share in the excitment—as one fan says, “there hasn’t been a team like this in years.” Go Colonials! Show your school spirit: @gw_mbb, #RaiseHigh
“Our First Game in Many Years: What a Blast!”
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 […]
DC Alumni Catch Men’s Hoops BB&T Classic Victory
On Sunday, Dec. 8, despite the first snowfall of the season, Colonials fans packed Washington, DC’s Verizon Center to cheer on the GW Men’s Basketball team during the 19th annual BB&T Classic. A pregame reception brought fans together for food, drink and rallying speeches by GW’s director of athletics, Patrick Nero, and Men’s Basketball head […]
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 […]