Happy Wednesday Patriots. It’s been over 19 years since Tupac released, “California Love.”

That song may be blaring for the next few days for the Mason men’s volleyball team who wrapped up their West Coast trip in a HUGE way on Tuesday night.

What all is stirring in today’s Brew? Check it out!

🏐 Sending the Ants Marching
🏆 Super Sweep
🤼‍♂️ Record Maker
​⭐ And much, much more!

📈 STOCK UP

🔺 The Ants Go Marching. Now that’s what we calling making a statement!

The Mason men’s volleyball team wrapped up their trip out West in a MAJOR way, upsetting #3 UC Irvine, 3-2, on Tuesday evening.

Redshirt senior Jack Bolz and junior Omar Hoyos combined for 27 kills to lead the offensive attack, while Troy McDonald had a big day with 29 assists, seven digs and 2.5 blocks for the Green & Gold.

🔢: Inside the Numbers
🗓: The full 2024 Men’s Volleyball Schedule

🔺 Super Sweep. You know what’s better than one award? How about two?

It was a sweep of the weekly Atlantic 10 awards with Sonia Smith and Kennedy Harris taking home the accolades, marking the fourth and fifth time the Patriots were recognized.

Smith and Harris had huge weeks as the Green & Gold took preseason favorite URI to the wire and then put on an offensive clinic on the road at Duquesne to close out the week.

🏆: Read More About The Award-Winning Duo

🔺 Record Setter. Get on board folks, the Patriot train keeps rolling!

For the second straight week and program record fourth time this year, Mason Wrestling brought home a weekly honor.

Redshirt sophomore Malachi DuVall was named Co-East Wrestler of the week for his strong outing in the Patriots’ huge win at UVA.

🏆: More On DuVall’s Big Week

🔺 Tough Tuesday. Sometimes, it’s just not your night.

A cold shooting night came at the worst time for the Mason men’s basketball team, who couldn’t connect from long range and dropped a tough 54-50 decision to visiting VCU at EBA on Tuesday night.

Keyshawn Hall (14) and Amari Kelly (10) combined for 24 points, 11 rebounds and four steals for the Patriots.

🔢: Inside the Boxscore

“We’ve Got Game…. Food Game!”

Our friends at Milk & Honey offer a New Orleans themed Southern Brunch that features Award Winning Shrimp & Grits, Chicken & Waffles, RumChata French Toast and more slow cooked mouth-watering favorites. No matter the type of experience you are looking for, Milk & Honey has the dish for you.

⭐️ MAKING MEMORIES

🤔 PATRIOT TRIVIA

Tonight at EBA, two of the top A-10 women’s hoops teams hit the court with Davidson visiting Fairfax.

The Wildcats and Patriots are a combined 33-5 this season and both sit at 2-1 in league play.

A key for the Green & Gold so far this season has been their depth, currently sitting at second in the country with 36.5 ppg coming from their bench.

Who is Mason’s top scorer coming off the bench this season?

Think you got it?

Scroll on down to the bottom of this email for the answer!

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📅 WHAT’S ON TAP?

Wednesday, January 10
🏀 Women’s Basketball vs. Davidson @ 7pm

Saturday, January 13
👟 Track & Field vs. Nittany Lion Challenge (State College, Pa.)
🤼‍♂️ Wrestling vs. Edinboro University of PA @ 1pm
🏊 Swimming vs. Fairfield/JMU (Harrisonburg, Va.)
🏀 Men’s Basketball at Richmond @ 6pm

Saturday, January 14
🤼‍♂️ Wrestling vs. Hofstra @ 1pm

Monday, January 15
🏀 Men’s Basketball at George Washington @ 2pm

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🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: Zahirah Walton.

Walton’s 10.7 ppg currently ranks second on the team and has scored in double-figures in seven of 14 games so far this season.

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⭐️ Have a great day, y’all!