FAIRFAX, Va., March 2 -- George Mason University issued the following news release:

The George Mason women's basketball team has captured a share of the 2026 Atlantic 10 Regular Season Championship-the first regular season conference title in program history. The Patriots closed league play with a program-best 16-2 conference record, marking their strongest Atlantic 10 ever.

George Mason shares the title with Rhode Island after both teams finished atop the A-10 standings. The 16 conference victories set a new school record and cap one of the most successful seasons in program history. The championship also marks another major milestone, as the Patriots secure their first-ever stretch of three consecutive 20-win seasons-a testament to the ...