Good Morning, Mason Nation. Relive Mason Homecoming 2026! We can’t wait to see you next year.

All that and more in today’s Brew! Check it out below!

🏀 Men’s basketball hosts Dayton
🏆 Weekly honors
​⭐ And much, much more!

Bucket Hats Are BACK! The first 2000 fans at the game receive this free black reversible bucket hat. Wear black, be loud and cheer on the Patriots to victory!

The annual men's basketball bucket hat game returns when the Patriots host A-10 power Dayton tonight at 7 p.m. on CBS Sports Network! Wear black for the Black Out and be one of the first 2000 fans in the building to get your free black bucket hat. Lower bowl tickets start at under $15 (including fees). Click here to purchase tickets.

🔼  Quick Turnaround. Patriot women’s basketball picked up a hard-fought 46-37 win over Richmond on Monday! The Mason defense grabbed 47 rebounds and 10 steals while forcing 13 Spider turnovers. The Patriots make a quick turnaround as they play at Loyola Chicago tonight at 7 p.m. on ESPN+.

🔼  Statement Week. George Mason’s Jack Kelly was named East MAC Wrestler of the Week after defeating two top-ranked opponents, securing wins against Clarion and Central Michigan. His victories, including a fall against the eighth-ranked wrestler and a major decision against the fifth-ranked wrestler, were pivotal in both team wins.

The Patriot wrestling team will compete at Gardner-Webb tomorrow at 6 p.m.

Additionally, women’s lacrosse senior Kate Anders was named Atlantic 10 Offensive Player of the Week! She scored 15 points in wins over Radford and Youngstown State, averaging 4.0 goals, 3.5 assists, and 7.5 points per game.

🔼 Chasing A Championship. The George Mason men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams will compete in the 2026 Atlantic 10 Swimming and Diving Championships from today through Saturday. The championships will be streamed live on ESPN+, with the top 16 performers in each event advancing to the finals.

🔼 Bearer Of Bad News. Men’s basketball senior guard Brayden O’Connor will miss the remainder of the 2025-26 season due to a foot injury. He is seeking a medical hardship waiver from the NCAA.

🤔 PATRIOT TRIVIA

How many times has a Patriot earned MAC Wrestler of the Week honors this season?

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📅 WHAT’S ON TAP?

Wednesday, Feb. 18

🏀 Men’s Basketball vs. Dayton @ 7 p.m. | Tickets
🏀 Women’s Basketball at Loyola University Chicago @ 7 p.m.
🏊 Men’s and Women’s Swimming at Atlantic 10 Prelims (All Day)

Thursday, Feb. 19

🤼 Wrestling at Gardner-Webb University @ 6 p.m.
🏊 Men’s and Women’s Swimming at Atlantic 10 Prelims

Friday, Feb. 20

🏊 Men’s and Women’s Swimming at Atlantic 10
🎽 Track & Field hosts Father Diamond Invitational
⚾️ Baseball at Seton Hall @ 4 p.m.
🏐 Men’s Volleyball at No. 19 NJIT @ 6 p.m. | Watch

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⭐️ Have a great week!