#YutaWatanabe

Feb 18, 2018
3 min

George Washington vs VCU Takeaways

Colonials do everything forward Yuta Watanabe soars in for a two hand dunk In a match-up that has become the ultimate conference test for George Washington over the years, the Colonials (12-15) led by senior forward Yuta Watanabe game high 23 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assist and freshman guard Terry Nolan Jr added 18 points, cruised to a 80-56 win over VCU (15-12), avenging an 87-63 loss to VCU on January 20th. GW played arguably their most efficient game of the season, shooting

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By Cardell Dudley

Feb 17, 2018
2 min

George Washington vs VCU Preview

George Washington (11-15) vs VCU (15-11) When:Saturday , February 17,. 4 p.m. Where: Charles E. Smith Center , Washington, DC Radio: 1500 AM Injuries: George Washington: None VCU: None George Washington - 65.3 Points per game 70.7 Points against 43.1 field goal % VCU - 76.9 points per game 75.3 points against 45.8 field goals % Notes - GW fell to VCU 87-63 in their first meeting on January 20th. Led by senior forward Yuta Watanabe's game high 19 points, the Colonials, who sh

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By Cardell Dudley

Jan 7, 2018
3 min

Colonials Fall to Dominant Rams 81-60

Hosting preseason favorite Rhode Island, it was clear that George Washington had a tough road ahead if it hoped to walk off their home court victorious. Little did anyone know how tough it would be. Led by senior guard Jared Terrell game high 22 points and senior forward Andre Berry 17 points, GW (8-8/1-2) fell to Rhode Island (11-3/ 3-0) 81-60. Senior forward Yuta Watanabe led the Colonials with 17 points on 7-10 shooting while freshman guard Terry Nolan Jr added 13 points.

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By Cardell Dudley

Dec 16, 2017
2 min

George Washington vs #6 Miami Preview

George Washington (5-5) vs Miami (8-0) - Saturday , December 16 at 12 p.m. ET Charles E. Smith Center , Washington, DC How to view/listen: TV: CBSSN / Radio: 1500 AM Injuries: George Washington: None Miami: Bruce Brown Jr (Out; Hand) GW host their first top 10 team since 2015, when they beat sixth ranked Virginia in front of a sold out Smith Center. Colonials have won 34 of their past 36 non conference games at the Smith Center. Miami have seven double digit wins so far this

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Bolden and Watanabe combine for 42 points; lead GW over Fairmont State

By Cardell Dudley

Nov 5, 2017
3 min

Bolden and Watanabe combine for 42 points; lead GW over Fairmont State

Sophomore point guard Jair Bolden was on his game, scoring 21 points on 8-13 FG In the Colonials first game action of the 17-18 season, they impressed with a 86-63 win over D-II power Fairmont State. Senior forward Yuta Watanabe (21 points and 11 rebounds) and sophomore point guard Jair Bolden (21 points) led an efficient GW attack that saw the Colonials shoot 52.5 percent from the field, 50 percent from three and 76 percent from the line for the game. GW jumped out to a 26-1

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Cavanaugh's inspired performance leads the Colonial's over conference leading Flyers

By Cardell Dudley

Mar 5, 2017
2 min

Cavanaugh's inspired performance leads the Colonial's over conference leading Flyers

Senior guard Matt Hart and Grad Student Tyler Cavanaugh were honored pregame in their last home game It was an ideal outcome on senior night for GW guard Matt Hart and grad student Tyler Cavanaugh. Hosting conference leading Dayton Flyers in their last home, the Colonials, led by inspired efficient performances from Hart and Cavanaugh, knocked off Dayton 87-81 in front of a packed Smith Center. The senior duo shot 8-11 from three and combined for 40 of GW's 87 points. If the

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By Cardell Dudley

Feb 12, 2017
3 min

Colonials Rebound In Win Over Bonnies

Grad Student Tyler Cavanaugh posted a career high 33 points in leading GW to a inspiring win over St Bonaventure Following a gut wrenching loss to VCU, the Colonials hosted St Bonaventure, a solid team featuring a deadly back court in Jaylen Adams and Matt Mobley. Adams (21.4 ppg) and Mobley (19.8 ppg) are ranked first and fourth in the Atlantic 10 in scoring while Adams also leads the A-10 in assist (6.2). Needless to say, the Bonnies posed a great test to the resolve of GW,

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Shocking ending snatches victory away from the Colonials

By Cardell Dudley

Feb 9, 2017
2 min

Shocking ending snatches victory away from the Colonials

Forward Tyler Cavanaugh battled his way to 13 points and 17 rebounds yet an unlikely ending ensured it wouldn't be enough With .4 seconds, VCU guard Jequan Lewis drew a foul while the Rams looked to inbound the ball. Lewis knocked down both free throw's to help VCU steal the win from George Washington 54-53, denying what looked to be another memorable GW victory, after junior forward Yuta Watanabe knocked down a corner 3-pointer. GW and VCU fought all game long as two program

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George Washington vs Saint Louis Through Photo's

By Cardell Dudley

Jan 30, 2017
1 min

George Washington vs Saint Louis Through Photo's

George Washington (12-9/4-4) led by GS Tyler Cavanaugh's 18 points and 6 rebounds fought their way to a victory over Saint Louis (6-15/2-7) 63-55 in front of a packed Smith Center. In a grind it out game, the Colonials battled back from a 13 point deficit in the first half after seeing the Billikens go 8 for 8 from the field to start the game. GW however was cold from the field, shooting 31 percent from the as they trailed St Louis 29-23 at the half. The Colonials found their

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Strong Defensive Effort Helps The Colonials Edge Davidson 73-69

By Cardell Dudley

Jan 6, 2017
2 min

Strong Defensive Effort Helps The Colonials Edge Davidson 73-69

Yuta Watanabe finished with an efficient 14 point, 4 assist effort but his defense stole the show George Washington returned home for the first time in three weeks to host dangerous Davidson in a key conference battle. The Colonial's was looking to right the ship after dropping their last contest on the road at St Joseph's 68-63 after allowing a run late in the game. GW didn't have such problems as they defeated Davidson 73-69, improving to 9-6 (1-1) on the season. Four Colon

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Cardell Dudley

Nov 12, 2016
2 min

George Washington hold off UMES

GW forward Tyler Cavanaugh posted a double double with 24 points and 10 rebounds in the win It was a festive night at the Smith Center as the Colonial's raised the 2016 NIT Championship banner in front of GW faithful. Problem was, University of Maryland- Eastern Shore wasn't in a festive mood. The Hawks led by senior forward Bakari Copeland 21 points gave GW all they could handle for the majority of the game, however the combination of Tyler Cavanaugh (24 points and 10 rebou

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