GEORGE MASON RUMORS & GOSSIP

George Mason hopes to build momentum off buzzer-beating win

Sherrod Wright will always have the midcourt mob and the surrounding bedlam. He will always be credited for, as George Mason teammate Ryan Pearson described it, the "best Valentine's Day ever" for the Fairfax campus — "by far." Should the Patriots win the CAA regular season, the sophomore will have ...
Via Washington Times  |  February 15, 2012

George Mason/VCU: Buzzer is Beaten

Mid-major VA rivals George Mason and VCU have treated us to some memorable March runs of late. Last night, the two matched up tied for the CAA lead (with Drexel) at 13-2 in conference. Down two, Sophomore Sherrod Wright decided he didn’t want to play an extra five minutes of overtime ball, so he hit the game-ending three for the Patriots. Cojones. No Bradying was involved...
Via Cosby Sweaters  |  February 15, 2012

Video: Sherrod Wright Game Winner Against VCU

It was quite a night for buzzer beaters. Jeremy Lin kept up the Linsanity craze by knocking off Toronto. Sherrod Wright of George Mason also had a great shot of his own. This three pointer as time expired gave GMU a 62-61 over rival VCU. Game winners are always exciting and Wright will remember this one for awhile.  The win pushed GMU into a tie with Drexel at the top of the CAA...
Via Rant Sports  |  February 15, 2012

OSG Buzzer Beater: George Mason Gets By VCU

This was a big game in the Colonial Athletic Association and the finish was better. George Mason and Virginia Commonwealth are battling at the top of the CAA. Tuesday night Mason got the upper hand thanks to a buzzer - beating three pointer by Sherrod Wright.Here's a full report including sound from the GMU hero Sherrod Wright plus head coach and FOSG Paul Hewitt. (Thanks CSN...
Via Online Sports Guys  |  February 15, 2012

George Mason sinks VCU on Sherrod Wright's buzzer-beating 'dream' shot

The initial euphoria was gone as George Mason coach Paul Hewitt strode into his press conference as Tuesday teetered on Wednesday. His reaction was still very much the same as it was a half-hour earlier. "I still can't believe it," Hewitt confessed. Nor could anyone, really. Not after Sherrod Wright ...
Via Washington Times  |  February 15, 2012

George Mason 62, VCU 61

Sherrod Wright hit a long 3-pointer at the buzzer Tuesday night, giving George Mason a 62-61 win over Virginia Commonwealth in a first-place battle worthy of the two Final Four schools from the Colonial Athletic Association. After VCU's Briante Weber made 1 of 2 free throws with 3.8 seconds remaining, Wright dribbled downcourt and swished a 30-footer, leading to a raucous Patriot...
Via AP on Fox  |  February 14, 2012

George Mason 75, N.C.-Wilmington 69

Sherrod Wright led four George Mason players in double figures with 16 points and the Patriots defeated UNC Wilmington 75-69 on Saturday night. George Mason (21-6, 13-2 Colonial Athletic Association) shot 51.8 percent from the field (29 of 56) in their third straight win. Ryan Pearson added 15 points, and Bryon Allen and Vertrail Vaughns chipped in 10 each for the Patriots. George...
Via AP on Fox  |  February 12, 2012

George Mason defeats UNC Wilmington 75-69

Sherrod Wright led four George Mason players in double figures with 16 points and the Patriots defeated UNC Wilmington 75-69 on Saturday night. George Mason (21-6, 13-2 Colonial Athletic Association) shot 51.8 percent from the field (29 of 56) in their third straight win. Ryan Pearson added 15 points, and Bryon Allen and Vertrail Vaughns chipped in 10 each for the Patriots. George...
Via AP on Fox  |  February 11, 2012

Pearson leads George Mason to sixth straight win, 89-79 over James Madison

FAIRFAX, Va. — Ryan Pearson scored 29 points and made a key block late to help George Mason to an 89-79 victory over James Madison on Saturday. Vertrail Vaughns and Bryon Allen each added 14 points for the Patriots (18-5, 10-1 Colonial Athletic Association), who stretched their win streak to ...
Via Washington Times  |  January 28, 2012

George Mason favored by 12 against UNC Wilmington on Monday

Jan 23, 9:00 PM | Patriot Center UNC Wilmington Seahawks vs George Mason Patriots Odds 8-10TEAM RECORD15-5 Earning a win and covering the posted spread will be the goals for UNC Wilmington when they take on the Patriots on Monday in college hoops betting action. George Mason battles the Seahawks, currently sitting with a 8-10 mark (9-6-1 ATS). The OVER/UNDER records, always...
Via Odds Shark NCAAB Previews  |  January 23, 2012

George Mason Patriots vs William & Mary Tribe in college hoops odds

Jan 2, 12:00 PM | Patriot Center William & Mary Tribe vs George Mason Patriots Odds 2-11TEAM RECORD9-4 Earning a win and covering the posted spread will be the goals for William & Mary when they take on the Patriots on Monday in college hoops betting action. The Patriots bring a 9-4 record (5-6 ATS) to this tilt against the 2-11 Tribe, who are 2-7 ATS. OVER/UNDER...
Via Odds Shark NCAAB Previews  |  January 02, 2012

Tribe visit George Mason Patriots in college basketball clash

Jan 2, 12:00 PM | Patriot Center William & Mary Tribe vs George Mason Patriots Odds 2-11TEAM RECORD9-4 The Patriots will try to cover the spread at Patriot Center on Monday when they get a visit from the William & Mary Tribe in college basketball action. The Patriots are 9-4 so far on the season, and 5-6 ATS vs. the number. The Tribe, meanwhile, are 2-11 and 2-7...
Via Odds Shark NCAAB Previews  |  January 02, 2012

George Mason 84, Coll. of Charleston 76

Ryan Pearson turned in a magnificent performance with 35 points and 14 rebounds to propel George Mason to an 84-76 victory over the College of Charleston on Friday night. Pearson hit 15 of 25 shots, going 4 for 4 from the foul line and making a 3-pointer. Teammate Vertrail Vaughns finished in double figures with 12 points and hit two 3-pointers, as did Andre Cornelius. But it was...
Via AP on Fox  |  December 30, 2011

W. Basketball. Bobcats Upend Patriots, 75-59

Ohio Women's Basketball improved to 7-7 on Thursday evening with a convincing 75-59 win over the visiting George Mason Patriots. Senior guard Tenishia Benson led the Bobcats with 14 points as Ohio had five players score in double figures for the first time this season.
Via Ohio University Athletics  |  December 29, 2011

George Mason's Cornelius suspended for 10 games

George Mason senior guard Andre Cornelius has been suspended for the first 10 games of the season after pleading guilty to misdemeanor credit card fraud. Cornelius had been suspended indefinitely while the legal process played out. A related felony charge was dropped. Cornelius has started 66 games for the Patriots and is the team's second-leading returning scorer. He averaged...
Via AP on Fox  |  November 07, 2011
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