March Madness is Right Around the Corner

Howdy y’all! I swear I haven’t forgot about y’all, it has just been a busy start of the semester as we are hitting the most time intensive part of the basketball season with band on top of having this thing called college homework/ studying. But I’m back!

Both the Men’s and Women’s Basketball teams are well on their way to the Atlantic 10 (or A-10 for those of you who know your conferences) Championship Tournaments. The men have defeated tough opponents in conference such as Charlotte and U Mass, rounding out with a 6-5 conference record, 13-12 overall. The Colonials will be facing the powerhouse Temple and Rhode Island later this month. While right now it looks like being one of the 64 chosen for the NCAA tournament might look grim, we are off to a good bid for the NIT or CBI and March marks the season of weird upsets, so who knows where the Colonials will go?

Our women have had a struggling season, but are pulling through here at the end. After going on an 11 game losing-streak, the women have pulled out 3 wins in their last 4 conference games, almost assuring them a spot in the A-10 tournament as well. With an 8-16 record, our women are defying the odds and making us oh so proud, especially with their 16-point win over U Mass this past Saturday. Again, who knows what March will hold for our ladies?

I love my hoops and especially have fallen in love with the Colonials! We are getting ready to wind down our season and I am hopeful, as the teams are, for some tournament glory, but I know this year has been a building year for a future year’s success. If we make a tournament, I would more than likely get to travel with the Colonial Brass (the basketball band) and that is another reason you should join. FREE TRIPS!!!

If you have any questions, feel free to give me a shout and always remember HAIL TO THE BUFF AND BLUE!!!

Peace, Love and Hippos,

Brandon

brmoore@gwmail.gwu.edu