George Mason women's basketball under Vanessa Blair-Lewis excels in A10

Under head coach Vanessa Blair-Lewis, George Mason's women’s basketball team has made significant strides, winning the Atlantic 10 tournament title in 2025 and earning their first NCAA Tournament berth. The Patriots also shared the A10 regular-season title last season, a notable improvement from the three-win team Blair-Lewis inherited in 2021. Despite losing all five starters from last season, Blair-Lewis expresses optimism for the upcoming season, citing strong returning players and successful transfers from the portal, including Anovia Sheals. The team aims to build on recent achievements and continue to develop.

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