Good Post-July 4th Morning! Yesterday was full of pool parties, fireworks, good eats, and catching up with some old friends and family.

Our Patriots got a start on the latter part this past weekend with a truly special time at EagleBank Arena.

We’ve got that, a big first day for our new leader and much more!

What else is stirring in today’s edition of the Brew? Check it out!

🏀 Friendly Faces
⭐️ First Day At School!
🥍 Shannon The Star
​⭐ And much, much more!

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 Friendly Faces Reunited. There is truly nothing like seeing old friends and family that you haven’t seen in a while, and it’s even more special when it happens in a place you all fell in love with together.

That’s exactly what this past weekend was about as Coach Skinn and the Patriots hosted a men’s basketball alumni weekend, which brought back some of the greats that ever donned the Green & Gold like George Evans, Jai Lewis and much more!

ONCE A PATRIOT, ALWAYS A PATRIOT!

The foundation on which this program was built back at home. We can’t wait to have them back on campus for a game this year!

ONCE A PATRIOT, ALWAYS A PATRIOT!

🔼 Saving The Best For Last. Nothing like leaving it all out on the field.

Mason senior midfielder Shannon Tuozzo did just that in her final season in Fairfax, starting all 15 games and leading the team in goals, assists, points and draw controls.

Her hard work was honored this week when she was named to the All-State Second Team. She finished her senior year with 41 goals, seven assists, 48 points and 65 draw controls. She also added 12 ground balls and eight caused turnovers.

🔼 In Good Company. Any time you can be in the company of players like Kevin Durant, Allen Iverson and Gilbert Arenas, you’re doing alright for yourself.

That’s exactly what 11 members of the George Mason men’s hoops program will be doing over the next few weeks as they suit up as part of the legendary Kenner League in Washington, D.C.

All games are played at McDonough Gym on the campus of Georgetown, with games beginning this past weekend and running through early August.

🌠 FIRST DAY AT SCHOOL!

No, we didn’t make him hold a sign and make him take a picture out front (although we thought about it).

The Marvin Lewis era kicked off on July 1st when the newly appointed Athletic Director stepped into his role for the first official day.

GoMason.com sat down with him to talk about his first day and what it means to take on this new role.

🤔 PATRIOT TRIVIA

In Good Company. As we mentioned above, we had a great time hosting plenty of men’s basketball greats, including George Evans.

After serving in the Persian Gulf, Evans started his college career later than most, but went on to be a dominant force during his time in Fairfax.

In his four years, he scored 1,953 points, grabbed 953 rebounds, dished out 226 assists, swiped 218 steals and blocked 211 shots.

He was a four-time All-CAA honoree and went on to have a nine-year career playing professionally overseas.

The Portsmouth native is one of just two players to ever win three CAA Player of the Year awards. Do you know the other one?

Hint: He turned out to be pretty good.

Think you got it? Scroll on down to the bottom of this email for the answer!

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🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: That’s right… the Admiral, David Robinson.

Evans was affectionately named “Sarge” during his time in Fairfax, which was a coincidence that the only other player to win CAA Player of the Year three times was Hall of Famer, David Robinson.

During his time at Navy, Robinson dominated the opposition, going on to win the conference player of the year award in 1985, 1986 and 1987.

Have a great Wednesday, y’all!