Spiders Morning Jolt 1/8: Tonight's Doubleheader

The men's and women's basketball teams play George Mason tonight.

Good morning. It’s a night full of basketball. Both teams take on George Mason with the women at home and the men away. Get your tickets to the women’s game now!

What else are we mixing into today’s edition?

🏀 Tonight’s game
🕷️ And much, much more!

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 Scouting GM. The men’s basketball team plays at George Mason tonight, looking to improve to 3-0 in the Atlantic 10 this season. DeLonnie Hunt led the team against Massachusetts Saturday with 16 points, seven assists and five steals, becoming the first Spider to reach those levels in a game since Jacob Gilyard in 2019. 🏀 Read more about tonight’s game.

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Senior guard DeLonnie Hunt has stood out on the court this season. Hunt has played in every game this season. He has shot 43.5% from the field, has 60 rebounds, 34 steals, 262 points and averages 17.5 points a game. Hunt has scored in the double digits in 13 of 15 games.

🤔 SPIDERS TRIVIA

Tonight’s Stats. The men’s basketball team takes on George Mason tonight.

If the Spiders win, they will improve to 3-0 in the A-10 for the #rd time in program history.

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

🕷️ ONE BIG THING

Academic Genius. Linebacker Wayne Galloway has been honored as a Football Championship Subdivision Athletics Directors Association Academic All-Star. The award recognizes the nation’s best and brightest. Galloway had at least a 3.2 GPA, participated in 50% of games and was a key player on the field. 🏈 Here’s more about Galloway.

📆 THE DAYS AHEAD

Wednesday, January 8

🏀 Women’s Basketball vs. George Mason @ 6pm ET | Live Stats | Watch | Tickets
🏀 Men’s Basketball at George Mason @ 7pm ET | Listen | Live Stats | Watch

Saturday, January 11

🏀 Men’s Basketball vs. Rhode Island @ 6pm ET | Listen | Live Stats | Tickets

Sunday, January 12

🏀 Women’s Basketball at Davidson @ 3pm ET

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🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: 3rd! (2016-17, 2023-24)

🕷️ Have a great Wednesday!

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