2024-2025 Women's Basketball

[jessej]

I'd like to see the voting on the Coach of the Year Award

 

[jessej]

Three Patriots Earn Atlantic 10 Honors, Women's Basketball Seeded Second in A-10 Tournament - George Mason University Athletics

FAIRFAX, Va. – Three standouts from the George Mason women's basketball team received Atlantic 10 postseason accolades, as the conference announced its awards on

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"FAIRFAX, Va. – Three standouts from the George Mason women's basketball team received Atlantic 10 postseason accolades, as the conference announced its awards on Tuesday. Senior Paula Suárez was named Most Improved Player and earned a spot on the All-Conference Second Team, while redshirt sophomore Zahirah Walton secured spots on the All-Conference First Team and All-Defensive Team. Sophomore Kennedy Harris was also named to the All-Conference Second Team, marking a trio of honors for the Patriots."

" Suárez's growth this season was undeniable, as the senior co-captain took her game to new heights while leading the Patriots in assists and minutes played. She averaged 11.5 points, 4.4 assists, and 3.2 rebounds per game, shooting an impressive 44.5% from the field and 38.8% from three-point range. Her impact as a floor general was felt across the A-10, ranking third in the conference in assists (123 total, 2.24 Ast/TO ratio).

A steady force on both ends of the floor, reached double figures in 16 games, including a pair of 20+ point performances. She dished out 4+ assists in 19 of 28 games and showed her deep-range shooting ability with five three-pointers against Dayton. Her statistical improvement across nearly every category from last season earned her the league's Most Improved Player award while also cementing her place in George Mason's record book—ranking sixth all-time in assists and 17th in made three-pointers. "

 

[jessej]

Friday/Saturday Bus Trips to Richmond

Gameday

Gameday: Women's Basketball vs TBD Friday, March 7

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[JPgmuswim]

Any idea if Harris is gonna be back for the tourney?

 

[gmubrian]

Any idea if Harris is gonna be back for the tourney?

She was back in the most recent game, so I would assume so unless she got injured again.
Jada Brown is the only one I am aware of that wasn't available to play the last game.

 

[gmutom]

I'd like to see the voting on the Coach of the Year Award

Interesting that only one of the five schools included here found the need to trademark their logo.

 

[jessej]

Interesting that only one of the five schools included here found the need to trademark their logo.

Serious Question
Does not trademarking the logo allow anyone to produce, sell and profit from the logo?

 

[psyclone]

" Suárez's growth this season was undeniable, as the senior co-captain took her game to new heights while leading the Patriots in assists and minutes played. She averaged 11.5 points, 4.4 assists, and 3.2 rebounds per game, shooting an impressive 44.5% from the field and 38.8% from three-point range. Her impact as a floor general was felt across the A-10, ranking third in the conference in assists (123 total, 2.24 Ast/TO ratio).

A steady force on both ends of the floor, reached double figures in 16 games, including a pair of 20+ point performances. She dished out 4+ assists in 19 of 28 games and showed her deep-range shooting ability with five three-pointers against Dayton. Her statistical improvement across nearly every category from last season earned her the league's Most Improved Player award while also cementing her place in George Mason's record book—ranking sixth all-time in assists and 17th in made three-pointers. "

A10 talk (not official conference awards):

A10 Talk's 2024-2025 WBB Awards

Another Atlantic 10 Women’s Basketball regular season is in the books and that means it is time for another edition of the A10 Talk Women’s Basketball Awards. These awards are not the official ones awarded by the conference coaches, but rather voted on by a panel which extensively covers the...

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[jessej]

A10 talk (not official conference awards):

A10 Talk's 2024-2025 WBB Awards

Another Atlantic 10 Women’s Basketball regular season is in the books and that means it is time for another edition of the A10 Talk Women’s Basketball Awards. These awards are not the official ones awarded by the conference coaches, but rather voted on by a panel which extensively covers the...

www.a10talk.com

6 players at each level


All-Conference First Team

Laura Ziegler, Saint Joseph’s (2) PLAYER OF THE YEAR

Megan McConnell, Duquesne (4)

Maggie Doogan, Richmond (1)

Zahirah ‘Zaza’ Walton, George Mason

Rachel Ullstrom, Richmond

Mackenzie Smith, Saint Joseph’s


All-Conference Second Team

Kennedy Harris, George Mason

Ivy Wolf, Dayton

Arianna Smith, Dayton

Paula Suarez, George Mason

Megan Olbrys, Massachusetts

Charlise Dunn, Davidson


All-Conference Third Team

Talya Brugler, Saint Joseph’s

Harsimran ‘Honey’ Kaur, Rhode Island

Mary-Anna Asare, vcu

Yahmani McKayle, Massachusetts

Taylor Donaldson, Fordham

Addie Budnik, Richmond


All-Defensive Team

Megan McConnell, Duquesne (6) DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR

Kennedy Calhoun, Saint Louis

Mykel Parham, vcu

Laura Ziegler, Saint Joseph’s

Nalani Kaysia, George Mason (1)


Coach of the Year

Vanessa Blair-Lewis, George Mason 3

All-Rookie

Yahmani McKayle, Massachusetts (7) ROOKIE OF THE YEAR

Zoe Shaw, St. Bonaventure

Gabby Reynolds, George Washington

Mackenzie Blackford, Duquesne

Candice Leinafa, Davidson

Kyra Bruyndoncx, Davidson


Most Improved (vote 1)

Paula Suarez, George Mason 3

 

[psyclone]

SLU beats Bonnies 60-50. Will face UMass tomorrow with the winner playing Mason in Friday quarterfinals.

 

[Milt Mudflap]

We're 3-0 against those teams, although a 10 pt win vs UMass was at EBA.

IIRC, UMass had a speedy little PG who was giving us fits without Harris. With Harris I think we win more handily.

 

[Pablo]

Blair-Lewis Named Finalist for Kathy Delaney-Smith Mid-Major Coach of the Year for Second Year in a Row - George Mason University Athletics

HOPEWELL, N.J. (March 6, 2025) — We are proud to announce the five finalists for the 2025 Kathy Delaney-Smith Mid-Major Coach of the Year Award presented by Her

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"Mid-Major Coach of the Year Finalists (Alphabetical by School)
Megan Griffith, Columbia
Carly Thibault-DuDonis, Fairfield
Vanessa Blair-Lewis, George Mason
Carrie Moore, Harvard
Aaron Roussell, Richmond"

 

[GMUYoda]

St. Louis up 17 on UMASS heading into the 4th

 

[GMUYoda]

Barring a collapse in the last 5 minutes, Mason will be playing St. Louis tomorrow in the quarterfinal

St. Louis leads UMASS 60-43 with just under 5 minutes to play

 

[TweederGMU]

We beat St. Louis at their place 80-53 this season. They only made 3 3's out of 20 and turned it over 18 times. https://www.espn.com/womens-college-basketball/boxscore/_/gameId/401727972

Great matchup for us to get us going and playing in the tourney and arena.

However it is the tournament and anything can happen but love the matchup.

 

[GMUYoda]

St. Louis approaching 30 TOs... only up 9 now with 52 seconds left

 

[GMUYoda]

St. Louis wins 67-57. Game had nearly 60 TOs combined with 46 fouls combined

 

[psyclone]

Friday quarterfinals can be streamed on Peacock. Are there any watch parties scheduled around Fairfax?
I don't subscribe to Peacock and wouldn't do it to watch a single game.

Are there any watch parties scheduled around Fairfax for the Friday @ 5 game?

 

[jessej]

Today's Schedule

upsets - losses - #7 UMass, #8 Fordham
upsets - wins - #9 Duquesne, #10 St. Louis

 

[Pablo]

Patriots to Face Billikens in Quarterfinal Round of A-10 Tournament - George Mason University Athletics

HENRICO, Va. – The Patriots will take on the Saint Louis Billikens in the quarterfinals of the Atlantic 10 Tournament on Friday, March 7, at 5 p.m. at the Henrico

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"The Patriots and Saint Louis are 6-9 historically. Earlier this season, the Patriots beat the Billikens 80-53 in St. Louis. Redshirt sophomore Zahirah Walton led the way with a career-high 30 points.

With a win, the Patriots would advance to the semi-finals of the A-10 Tournament for the first time in program history. They would play Saturday, March 8, at 1:30 p.m. The game will be broadcast on the CBS Sports Network."