Patriot Brew 1/19: They're Heating Up!

Patriots Match Best Start In League Play

TGIF Patriots. If we were playing the 90s version of NBA Jam, the announcer would chime in with “They’re Heating Upppp!”

Unlike NBA Jam, one big difference is that the Patriots have many, many more options than just two scorers and that was on display yet again at EBA this week.

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

🏀 They’re On Fire
🏆 And Another One
🎾 Court Is In Session
​⭐ And much, much more!

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📈 STOCK UP

🔺 They’re On Fire. Five of the past six. Three straight. And now the best start since joining the Atlantic 10.

Get on board folks, the Mason women’s hoops squad is rolling.

Facing the defending A-10 champs, the Patriots rolled past Saint Louis on Wednesday night in decisive fashion, 91-61, behind another 20-point performance from sophomore Zahirah Walton.

Walton had 21 points, three rebounds, two assists and five steals on the night. It was her second career 20+ point outing.

Four others joined Walton in double-figures with veteran Sonia Smith (16 pts), Kennedy Harris (14 pts), Paula Suárez (13 pts) and Taylor Jameson (10 pts) all filling up the scoring column.

🔺 And Another One. Last week, Mason sophomore Malachi DuVall helped the Patriots set a program record with a fourth weekly conference award this season.

This week, he decided to make it five for the Green & Gold as the second-year standout earned his second straight MAC Co-East Wrestler of the Week honor after back-to-back pins in Mason’s matches last weekend.

🔺 Court Is In Session. No gavel needed for this one, just some rackets.

Court is in session as the Mason tennis squads unveiled their schedules for the spring season with both teams getting things started next week.

“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.

⭐️ LIVING A DREAM…

For four years, we watched him thrill us as a player, taking us to precedented heights.

Now, he’s back to lead the Green & Gold back to the championship mentality.

Check out this awesome feature from CBS Sports on Coach Skinn.

🤔 PATRIOT TRIVIA

As we’ve mentioned multiple times, one of the difference-making parts of the 2023-24 Mason women’s basketball squad is the depth.

For much of the year, the Patriots have ranked second in the country in bench scoring. In Wednesday’s win over SLU, how many of the 91 points came off the bench for the Green & Gold?

Think you got it?

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

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Friday, January 19
👟 Track & Field vs. Hokie Invitational (Blacksburg, Va.)
🏐 Men’s Volleyball vs. Long Beach St. (Newark, N.J.) @ 4:30pm
🤼‍♂️ Wrestling at Ohio @ 7pm

Saturday, January 20
👟 Track & Field vs. Hokie Invitational (Blacksburg, Va.)
🏊 Swimming at Old Dominion @ 10am
🏀 Men’s Basketball vs. St. Bonaventure @ 2pm
🏐 Men’s Volleyball at Sacred Heart @ 5pm
🎾 Men’s Tennis vs. Georgetown (Burke, Va.) @ 6:45pm
👟 Track & Field vs. VMI Team Challenge (Lexington, Va.)

Sunday, January 21
🏀 Women’s Basketball at UMass @ 4pm
🎾 Men’s Tennis at Liberty @ 5pm

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🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: 47.

Behind a combined 34 points from Zahirah Walton (20 pts) and Kennedy Harris (14 pts), the Patriots had 47 of the 91 come off the bench as they stayed undefeated at home.

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⭐️ Let’s have a great weekend, y’all!