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Students caught sledding in construction zone
Following last week’s snowstorm on Jan. 26, the University of Mary Washington Police Department found students sledding in an off-limits construction zone on campus, prompting warnings and administrative referrals but no criminal charges.
According to UMW Chief of Police and Associate Vice President of Public Safety Michael Hall, officers encountered the students while assisting facilities staff nearby. The discovery was not the result of a report or complaint but occurred by chance.
“It was wrong place, wrong time,” Hall said. “Officers were over there helping Facilities with some vehicles and heard students sledding and talking. That’s how we found out.”
The construction zone, which is fenced off due to ongoing work, posed heightened safety risks because snow and ice can conceal hazards such as uneven ground, metal materials and excavation areas, according to Hall.
Hall said the students were cooperative and respectful during the encounter. Rather than issuing trespassing summonses, officers chose to address the situation through conversation and education.
Following the fatal shooting deaths of Renée Good and Alex Pretti, two American citizens killed by federal agents, UMW students organized and participated in campus-wide demonstrations amid increased opposition to the presence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement in communities across the country.
The UMW Young Democratic Socialists Association (YDSA) held a candlelight vigil to honor those killed by federal agents during the Trump Administration’s immigration crackdown that has brought chaos to cities such as Minneapolis, Portland and Chicago.
According to reporting by The Guardian, since January 2025, immigration enforcement agents have been involved with at least 39 deaths on American soil. In Minnesota, where Good and Pretti were killed, approximately 3,000 Department of Homeland Security personnel—including Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Patrol agents—have been de-
According to YDSA Co-Chair and junior political science major Keeley Butler, around 20 people attended the vigil and helped paint the Spirit Rock with the names of people killed by federal agents since President Donald Trump assumed office last January.
“We were prepared to be there as long as needed to make sure every name was on there and it was completed, and there was a moment of silence,” said Butler.
The vigil and rock painting lasted roughly two and a half hours and included help from unexpected volunteers, said YDSA Co-Chair and junior international affairs major Katie Dickinson.
“A lot of people who were there weren’t affiliated with YDSA, so they came there either by seeing us painting and passing by and asking if they could join [or] they saw it on our Instagram, YikYak, or somewhere else,” said Dickinson.
“The biggest thing was being very firm in the conversation,” Hall said. “We understand students want to have fun, but when you go inside a fenced-in construction site, there are so many unknowns.”
The snow-covered construction zones hide dangers that are not visible at the surface, including steel materials, rebar, heavy equipment or holes in the ground, Hall said.
“You think everything is fine, and all of a sudden you hit something underneath the snow,” Hall said. “That’s when serious injuries can happen.”
While entering a construction site can constitute criminal trespassing, Hall confirmed no criminal charges were filed. Instead, students were issued administrative referrals to the university’s student conduct system.
“It’s very easy to write a trespass summons, but that wasn’t our goal,” Hall said. “This was about protecting the students and educating them.”
According to Hall, the referrals allow the university to document the incident and ensure students understand the risks involved. Any disciplinary outcomes are determined by the Office of Student Conduct.
JENNA ROBERTSON Staff Writer
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Students participated in a vigil sponsored by YDSA in which attendees helped paint the rock with the names of people killed by federal agents and held a moment of silence. Violet Ayers / The Weekly Ringer
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“I think it’s a manifestation of our campus’s character and our spirit that we care about these issues that impact our community, that impacts our neighbors.”
- Shane Maguire
“I remember I attended a vigil in my local town in Norfolk and I met up with another one of our club members there,” Maguire said. “We’re at the vigil, and we’re just like, ‘We should probably do this on our campus as well, just to raise awareness and have a discussion and talk about this really violent and really terrible issue that’s happening nationwide.’”
Although the vigil came after Good’s death, Maguire said YDSA hoped the demonstration would bring attention to the ongoing violence occurring in Ameri-
Although the club has received backlash from anonymous users on YikYak, Dickinson said the demonstration received primarily positive responses from the campus community.
“I have heard that there was some negative response to it, like very limited to people who are wanting to paint over it with the [Department of Homeland Security] or something like that,” Dickinson said. “I’m not super familiar, but that was also on a fully anonymous site. I haven’t heard any bad reaction from it, like from an actual person that I know, or something that is personally identifiable, which is good.”
According to Butler, staff members also expressed support for the vigil.
“I’ve talked to one professor who thought that it was a very, very nice tribute,” said Butler. “So yeah, I think at least regarding other things YDSA has done, we’ve gotten lots of faculty support for other initiatives and I think this is one of our most agreed upon actions.”
Maguire believes that student involvement in these campus-wide demonstra-
“I think it’s a manifestation of our campus’s character and our spirit that we care about these issues that impact our community, that impacts our neighbors,” said Maguire.
Butler similarly felt that attendance at the vigil and student response were also indicative of campus values on the matter.
“I think at least regarding other things YDSA has done, we’ve gotten lots of faculty support for other initiatives and I think this is one of our most agreed upon actions.”
- Keeley Butler
“I think that it’s more common to have these types of conversations at Mary Washington, and it’s a very heavy topic that’s on people’s minds, and I think that seeing that reflected in physical reality alleviates some of that feeling of isolation and fear and brings about a feeling of solidarity,” Butler said.
UMWPD sanctions students caught sledding
“Typically, they’ll have a conversation with the student,” Hall said. “It can range from discussion to reflective assignments.”
Some students who witnessed the sledding said they understood both the appeal of the hill and the reason police intervened.
Eleanor Tjaden, a sophomore biomedical sciences major, said she saw several students sledding inside the fenced construction area from Bushnell Hall
“I looked out and saw there were like four or five people in the gated construction area,” she said. “They looked like they were having a fun time.”
Tjaden said she understood why police addressed the situation.
“It’s gated off for a reason because it is an active construction site,” she said. “There are other hills on and off campus that you can use.”
Haley Smith, a sophomore biology major, mentioned she was not aware of the incident at the time but agreed that the restrictions were clear.
“If it’s fenced off and there are signs that say no trespassing, then that’s on them,” she said. “There are other places you can go.”
Hall said the department prioritizes education and communication when interacting with students, especially in situations that do not pose an immediate threat.
“Our goal is to take every chance we can to educate students,” he said. “Not to talk
down to them, but to explain why we’re saying you shouldn’t be in this area.”
When covered by snow or ice, construction sites can be dangerous even under normal conditions and become more hazardous.
“In those zones, construction workers wear hard hats and safety gear, and accidents still happen,” Hall said. “Someone who doesn’t know the site could fall into a hole or hit metal that’s hidden under the snow.”
The sledding incident was not isolated. Hall said a similar situation occurred the
following night, when additional students were found inside the same construction area. Officers again addressed the issue through warnings and referrals.
“Since then, we haven’t had any more,” he said.
Hall emphasized that police are not trying to discourage students from enjoying snow days but want them to do so safely and in permitted areas.
“There are plenty of places where students can sled that aren’t inside a construction zone,” he said. “That fence is there for a reason.”
Students were caught sneaking into construction sites to sled down the hill behind Bushnell Hall after a snowstorm that shut down campus for a week. Violet Ayers / The Weekly Ringer
Speak up: silent students make Zoom class harder
CAROLINE PREUSS Staff Writer
After the snowstorm and icy roads affected campus last week, many classes at UMW moved online. While not every course moved to Zoom, the sudden changes left students unsure of what to expect. Instead of a pause from coursework, many students logged onto Zoom links, muted their microphones and adjusted to virtual learning once again.
For some, the week felt uncomfortably familiar. The return to Zoom brought back memories of quarantine, when classes existed entirely through screens and instructions often felt unclear or inconsistent. What might once have been a snow day quickly became a full academic week conducted through screens.
Online classes are often criticized for being boring, ineffective, or exhausting and those frustrations are understandable. However, blaming the online format alone simplifies the issue.
While learning through a screen certainly brings challenges, the success or failure of online classes depends just as much on student engagement as it does on the technology being used.
The difference between online and in-person classes becomes noticeable almost immediately. Technical issues interrupt lectures, internet connections lag and conversations feel less natural.
Professors may ask questions that would normally generate discussion in a classroom, only to be met with silence. Even with many students logged into a Zoom call, the lack of visible reactions and responses can make the class feel disconnected and impersonal.
Part of the problem is that online classes are often structured too similarly to in-person lectures. A format that works in a physical classroom does not always translate well to a virtual one.
Sitting through a lecture on Zoom requires more intentional focus, and without the physical presence of classmates and instructors, it becomes easier to lose attention. Many students scroll on their phones or mentally check out while remaining technically “in class.”
However, blaming the online format alone ignores an
important factor: student disengagement.
Many students enter online classes already expecting them to be boring or unproductive, which leads to lower participation from the start.
Cameras stay off, microphones remain muted and interaction is minimal. This lack of engagement then creates the exact environment students anticipated.
Participation in online classes can feel more intimidating than in-person participation. Speaking up on Zoom often feels like announcing your thoughts to an entire room at once, rather than contributing naturally to a conversation.
Awkward silences feel longer, and it can be difficult to tell how others are reacting. As a result, fewer people speak, discussions stall and the class becomes less engaging for everyone involved.
This creates a cycle. Online classes feel unengaging, so students disengage. That disengagement makes classes even less engaging, reinforcing the idea that online learning simply doesn’t work. Over time, this cycle lowers expectations for online instruction altogether, making it easier for students to justify minimal effort and participation.
Teaching online requires a different approach than teaching in person. Simply transferring a lecture to Zoom is often not enough to keep students engaged.
Online classes tend to benefit from more interactive elements, such as breakout rooms, small group discussions or activities that allow students to participate without speaking in front of the entire class.
When instructors adapt their teaching methods to the online format, students are more likely to feel comfortable engaging. Still, even the most thoughtfully designed online class cannot succeed without student involvement.
No amount of interactive tools can replace genuine participation. If students log into class expecting to remain silent and disengaged, the learning environment will suffer regardless of how well the course is structured.
If students want online classes to feel less draining and more meaningful, participation has to be part of the solution.
That doesn’t mean every student needs to speak constantly or feel completely comfortable on Zoom. Small actions like responding in the chat, turning on your camera or contributing to group discussions can significantly change the tone of a class.
When more students engage, discussions become more dynamic and the class feels more like a shared experience rather than an obligation to sit through.
The snow week made it clear that online courses are likely to remain a part of college life. Weather-related closures, accessibility concerns and flexibility needs require Zoom classes.
Treating online classes as something to endure or ignore only guarantees that they will continue to feel frustrating and ineffective.
If students step up and take a more active role, online classes may not transform into an ideal experience, but they can make them more productive and less exhausting.
With campus completely frozen over, classes were either held over Zoom or canceled altogether. Violet Ayers / The Weekly Ringer
Between technical difficulties and disengaged students, Zoom classes are rife with frustration. Violet Ayers / The Weekly Ringer
Photo Essay: A winter wonderland blankets campus walk
CHLOE MCCANN & ANNA GOODMAN
Life Editor & Photo Editor
The accumulation of fresh, powdery snow and icy, cold temperatures posed no threat to Mary Washington students’ fun. Bundled in coats, mittens and scarves, students still gathered outdoors, transforming the campus grounds into their own winter wonderland.
Scenes of warmth carried through campus even at its coldest, with students assembling their friends for playful snowball fights, exhilarating sled rides and the lighthearted laughter that followed the occasional wipeouts.
Students crowded around the hills of campus walk with sleds, snowboards and skis in hand, eager to catch a ride.
Through these thrilling rides, students innovated their own means of transportation through the treacherous snow.
Before the ice had hardened over the snow, campus was booming with students eager to stop for a quick photoshoot in their winter gear.
Even as ice formed, the community at UMW did not dissolve. Instead, the ice and snow helped create lasting memories with friends on campus as students navigated both the triumphs and pitfalls of the cold
Students had to watch their backs last week while snow battles were rampant around campus grounds. No one is safe from a snowball to the face while navigating campus walk during a nice, winter day off. Even friends turn to foe when recruited for an icy fight. Anna Goodman / The Weekly Ringer
Students were slippin’ and sliding all around campus last week. Falling off sleds, tripping over ice and crashing into packs of snow may stop some people from stepping outside, but not UMW students. Anna Goodman/ The Weekly Ringer
Snow accumulates in inches as friends proceed into Ball Circle for a playful time. The cold, crisp air gives campus a fresh sense of community while times are icy. UMW students turn to their close friends for warmth. Anna Goodman / The Weekly Ringer
Students revamp campus into a realm of snow-covered liveliness. Transformation occurred as UMW underwent emergency weather conditions. Cracks of joy spread through the layers of snowcrete on campus walk. Anna Goodman / The Weekly Ringer
Decked in snow gear, students prepare for the cold brittle snow, bringing along their skiis and an attitude of wintery cheer. Staying warm for UMW students doesn’t mean staying inside. Instead, students stay warm by wearing layers and facing the cold head-on. Anna Goodman / The Weekly Ringer
Fetch a coffee at downtown “Tails and Tales Book Cafe”
Moody brick architecture, creeping ivy paired with looming trees, and buildings old enough to have housed a founding father or two. All of these things describe the landscape of downtown Fredericksburg and the old bones that many of our favorite coffee shops and bookstores occupy.
On May 24, 2025, a new entrant, Tales & Tails, situated at 1010 Charles Street, opened its doors and became a part of this historic stomping ground. Tales & Tails is sending tails wagging, offering a new destination to not only cafe-book goers, but to their canine friends as well.
Opened six days a week, excluding Mondays, the shop is among the newer businesses to take root in our historic downtown district. The store’s slogan is “Read. Sip. Wag. Repeat,” which is an apt one for this little bookstore.
Why Tales & Tails?
Coffee shops and bookstores are not a new breed to Downtown Fredericksburg; old names such as Agora, Hyperion and Riverby Books are large fish in this small pond and well known to students and residents alike. What is one more name to this small town and to students that should compel their attention?
Tales & Tails sits among a smaller cohort of businesses that remain pet-friendly and has gone a step further in promoting this facet of the business as a key component of its brand identity. Inclusivity, however, is only one appealing factor of the shop.
Additionally, within the store’s space, one finds three meeting rooms occupying the second floor that are available for no-cost reservation. Thus, students find an accessible location situated within a 15-minute walk from the UMW Apartments, and approximately 20 minutes on foot from the campus itself. Drive times make for a swifter commute, typically taking less than five minutes under normal traffic conditions with street parking available.
For the adventurous and dog-loving crowd, one can find in Tales & Tails a scenic place to shop, drink coffee, enjoy the outdoor patio space with their pets, and have the option of reserving a flexible space for studies or group events.
The Experience of Tales & Tails
Tales and Tails became a fixture in my downtown experience due to my friend group forming a book club of our own. In the early months of this club meeting, location and consistent availability became difficult among the spaces downtown.
Our meetings ranged from taking place in Agora or Curitiba, with Tales & Tails becoming a location to test as a consistent hub for our small cohort. The deciding factor was not solely defined by coffee, pastries or necessarily book selection, but by space.
The understated gem of Tales & Tails is, in fact, its selection of meeting rooms. Real estate is a scarce and expensive resource in downtown Fredericksburg, one that the shop used effectively to offer a unique amenity to its patrons. Situated on the second floor, three rooms are available for no-cost one-hour time blocks via Tales & Tails’ website.
The Dalmation Room seats up to 10 occupants and is the largest of the three rooms available for hourly rentals within the shop. It sports a lovely view of the rear lot and townhomes and is best suited for large gatherings.
The Golden Retriever room is the second largest of the three options patrons shall find, seating six occupants comfortably and sharing a view of the tree-lined street with ample sunlight. Recurrently, “Read it and Weep” has been hosted in said room for its spacious atmosphere in my experiences at the shop. Many debates, silly jokes, and beverages have been shared at the room’s aged and possibly thrifted table and chairs. Shared memories with my friends make the space a fondly remembered one and have offered a sense of consistency to my book club.
Lastly, the Daschund Room is aptly named as a cozy nook that seats four occupants. It lacks the sunlit view of its larger sister rooms. However, cozy seating with its armchair and loveseat makes it ideal for small gatherings or study sessions among friends.
Bookings for the rooms are typically one hour at no cost to the patron, and can be booked via Tales & Tail’s official site or at the checkout desk. Emails are required for longer bookings or events, yet they do necessitate direct communication with the shop’s owners.
Coffee and paws are not the sole notches in the belt of this little shop. Tales and Tails maintains a local partnership in our community with Fredericksburg SPCA, helping pups in our community find their way to new homes.
Additionally, various events ranging from Author Talks, craft events, and adoption events can be found in the shop’s event calendar every month. There is always something fresh to find at Tales & Tails for any passionate reader, pet-loving patron, or perusing resident looking to discover a new destination in downtown Fredericksburg.
The beauty of this location is that Tales and Tails provides a range of amenities rarely hosted within one establishment. A non-fiction and fictional book selection, a range of baked goods and coffee options, a playroom for children, a dog-friendly outdoor patio area and free rooms to rent under the shop’s outlined policies. Students will hopefully find a new stop in their foray into downtown Fredericksburg, discovering a fun pet-themed jewel in our community in their hunt for a new book or a quiet and scenic place to study and meet with their peers.
LILLIAN OSBORN Staff Writer
Desperate to find a place to hold a book club, Lillian Osborn and her friends stumbled upon the best space: “Tails and Tales Book Cafe.” @viabookstorebucketlist / Instagram
This downtown cafe provides a perfect spot for students looking to find a small space to study around dogs, books and coffee. @viabookstorebucketlist / Instagram
University dining offers pick-up service during snow closure
HORTENSIA NGANDU Staff Writer
During the first major snowfall of the 2026 spring semester, the University of Mary Washington implemented a new residential dining system for students impacted by campus-wide closures: pickup orders.
“I’m glad they cared about their on-campus residents, like me, who can’t go home. I thought it was a great thing to do to provide for us.”
- NaTalyah Hatchett
On Jan. 24, in preparation for the incoming storm that brought several inches of snow and ice to Fredericksburg, UMW Dining announced meal pickups to residential students via email. This service remained a viable option for students who rely on campus dining options like Panera and the Top of the CRUC, which were closed due to weather. While classes were moved online and events were postponed, meal pickup remained operational throughout the entire week.
“This is the first time this continuity of operations plan specific to UMW Dining was enacted as a response to a winter weather event,” said Kyle Kouri, the general manager of dining.
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The cost of pickup meals was included in the students’ current meal plans, ensuring no additional funds were needed to utilize the service. Dining staff made a conscious decision to include meal options that could easily be reheated or simply eaten cold while still providing a variety of choices for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
“No meal option was offered more than twice, and new menu items were prepared fresh each day, while maintaining all food safety and quality standards,” said Kouri.
Kouri recalled that the depletion of inventory did not raise concerns, as there were enough food items stored to last the entire campus closure.
“Given the nature of our response, additional supplies including water, disposable packaging, and food were purchased and were on hand to ensure there were ample supplies no matter the length of the weather event,” said Kouri.
Even though the staff had to make a few adjustments to effectively navigate the situation, they ultimately felt ready for the challenge. Additionally, the appreciation and positive feedback from students served as encouragement.
“Our top priority was ensuring that anyone who needed a meal left with food,” said Kouri.
Many students said they had a quick and organized experience.
“When we got there, there wasn’t much of a line,” said freshman Luciana Amaya. “So, I think it probably took
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The Crime Column is based on UMW Police reports from Jan. 21 to Feb. 4
Underage Alcohol Poss.
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not even five minutes to get everything and go out.”
Each residential building was given a timeframe for residents to pick up their meals.
Pick-up meals included many of the same options typically served at the dining hall, including breakfast pastries, deli sandwiches, salads, dessert and more.
“Our top priority was ensuring everyone who needed a meal left with food.”
- Kyle Kouri
“They had it set up like a buffet type of thing, and you could just get whatever you wanted,” said Amaya.
Some students expressed their dissatisfaction with the smaller portion sizes offered during the pickup service. In the future, some students suggest offering more full meals rather than easy “grab and go” options to help students cut back on how many times they need to venture into the cold to grab food.
“I’m glad they cared about their on-campus residents, like me, who can’t go home. I thought it was a great thing to do to provide for us,” said freshman NaTalyah Hatchett.
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New menu items were prepared every day for students picking up meals from the CRUC. Violet Ayers / The Weekly Ringer
Students wait in line for UC pick up meals during the week-long campus shutdown after a historic snowfall. Violet Ayers / The Weekly Ringer
Mary Washington women’s basketball holds off Salisbury in close win
JADON BURGESS Staff Writers
On Jan. 28, the University of Mary Washington women’s basketball team secured a crucial victory against Salisbury University, which is a fellow member of the Coast to Coast Athletic conference, beating the Salisbury Sea Gulls 52–50 and improving their overall record to 9 wins and 12 losses while their conference record moves to 2 wins and 1 loss.
“This game was very competitive. I felt like our team left it all out on the court, no matter the circumstances,” said senior forward and business administration major Rileigh Weaver.
The Eagles’ performance highlighted their resilience, depth and growing confidence as they continue to settle into the rhythm of competing in the more important part of the season, which is conference play. With contributions from experienced upperclassmen such as Senior Rileigh Weaver, who went 5-9 from the field and 2-4 from the free throw line, finishing with 12 points and 5 rebounds, emerging underclassmen Sophomore Juliana Mabie, who finished with a team high 16 points shooting 8-14 from the field and steady Freshman Guard Emma Terry who also secured 5 rebounds.
The Eagles opened the night with a steady start, taking a lead after the first quarter, yet Salisbury responded with a strong second quarter. This sent the Eagles into halftime trailing 33–26.
Despite the deficit, Weaver said the team felt well-prepared for the challenge due to the work they had put in beforehand.
“We have really just been focusing on us as a team and bringing intensity into practice, so we are prepared,” she said.
Coming out of halftime, UMW completely flipped the momentum, holding a 43–39 advantage. The Eagles shot 8-for-13 in the third quarter.
Freshman point guard and biomedical sciences major Emma Terry said the team em-
braced the challenge of playing a conference game on the road.
“It felt exciting, and the long bus ride gave us more time to mentally prepare,” she said.
The preparation was shown in the second half, where UMW’s defensive pressure and ball movement kept Salisbury off balance.
Junior guard and biology major Maddy Jenisch said she thrives in tight, back-and-forth games like this one.
“I loved it. When the game is that close, it brings out the team’s competitive side, and we play more together,” she said.
The final minutes were tense, with Salisbury threatening to tie or take the lead, but UMW’s defense delivered when it mattered most. The Eagles forced a turnover on one possession and contested a missed layup on the next, sealing the win in the closing seconds.
Weaver said the team’s mindset was simple: bring their game and play like themselves.
“Our team focus was bringing intensity and playing true to ourselves the whole entire game,” she said. “For me, I just wanted to fo-
University of Mary Washington Spring Sports Schedule
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Men’s Lacrosse (0-0)
Feb. 11 vs. Shenandoah University
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cus on playing my game and not letting anyone speed me up.”
Terry emphasized that confidence and the team’s preparation were translated directly into their performance.
“We were super excited and ready to compete,” she said. “We were also really prepared for the matchup.”
The Eagles have been improving on their own time by completing shooting workouts in groups, as well as focusing their practice time to be more active in communicating offensively and defensively, thanks to the discipline of senior Rilegh Weaver.
“There is always room for improvement, and we just can’t wait to keep playing more conference games,” she said.
When it comes to winning on the road, Jenisch added that these games show the progress the team is making by competing with teams and winning in close games through effort. show more than just what is on the stat sheet.
“Winning on the road shows our resilience. It proves we can stay locked in no matter the environment,” she said.
Jenisch mentions that staying sharp will be essential to the team’s final 4 games of the regular season.
“Moving forward, our mindset is to build on that and stay disciplined, keep communicating, and carry the same energy into every upcoming game,” she said.
With this win behind them, UMW now turns its attention to a crucial stretch of conference matchups, beginning with a tough road test at Christopher Newport University on Feb. 7, at 2:00 p.m.
“Our team mindset is to continue the success we’ve had on the court and to use this momentum going forward,” Terry said.
Men’s Tennis (0-0)
Feb. 7 at George Mason
Equestrian (0-0)
Feb. 7-8 vs. UMW Show
Winter Track and Field Feb. 6-7 at VMI Winter Relays
Women’s Basketball (9-12) Feb. 7 at RV Christopher Newport
Women’s Swim and Dive (61-1)
Feb. 12-15 vs. NJAC Championships
Women’s Tennis (0-0) Feb. 6 at George Mason
Games are available to watch via livestream on the UMW Athletics webpage www.eagles.com/composite
Full schedule not listed above. Most recent games included. Bold indicates home game.
Mary Wash women’s basketball has a close win against Salisbury University. Photo courtesy of Hannah Reagle
#50 Rileigh Weaver defends against Salisbury University for their 52-50 win. Photo courtesy of Hannah Reagle