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Silence swept over UMW\u2019s Ron Rosner Arena. More than 500 students and community members rose to their feet. With prize money on the line, first-year student Paige Haskins stood center court, poised for the adrenaline-pumping finale of last night\u2019s first-ever Eagle Madness event.<\/p>\n

She drew a deep breath, took a running start and sent the ball soaring into the air. When it swooshed through the net, students rushed to the floor. The crowd went wild, chanting \u201cWrite the check,\u201d \u201cWrite the check\u201d to UMW President Troy Paino and Athletic Director Ken Tyler, who\u2019d agreed to split payment of the $500 award.<\/p>\n

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The heart-stopping half-court competition was the culmination of a series of activities that marked the d\u00e9but of Eagle Madness, a spirit-boosting midnight madness-style event hosted by UMW Athletics. The two-hour inaugural event celebrated the start of UMW\u2019s basketball season, set to open this year with a men\u2019s game on Tuesday, Nov. 15, at 7 p.m. in the Anderson Center.<\/p>\n

Featuring raffles and games like musical chairs, an Eagle relay race and a poster slogan scramble, the evening also included performances by UMW\u2019s dance and step teams. Senior Mikey Barnes led the event as emcee, introducing the players and coaches for the men\u2019s and women\u2019s basketball teams, and pumping Eagle pride through the crowd.<\/p>\n

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Both teams have big goals for their seasons, which include a total of 26 home games to be played in the Anderson Center\u2019s Ron Rosner Arena.<\/p>\n

\u201cI think it\u2019s important to never be complacent,\u201d said sophomore and men\u2019s basketball player Johnny Cronin, who was part of the team\u2019s 15-12 record last season that led them to the CAC semifinals. \u201cYou have to push yourself.\u201d<\/p>\n

Men\u2019s Head Coach Marcus Kahn echoed the sentiment, that his goal for the team is simple: to keep getting better each day.<\/p>\n

With Head Coach Deena Applebury at the helm, the women\u2019s basketball team, which will enter the season ranked 22nd in the nation, has lofty ambitions, as well. The team returns with a 24-5 season in which they claimed the CAC Championship.<\/p>\n

Senior Megan Green looks to her teammates to build that success.<\/p>\n

\u201cThese girls have changed my life,\u201d Green said. \u201cThey are the greatest group of women I have ever met. They are the reason I\u2019m here and loving life.\u201d<\/p>\n

For more information about the UMW Athletic teams, visit http:\/\/www.umweagles.com<\/a>. To learn more about season tickets to UMW\u2019s men\u2019s and women\u2019s basketball games, visit http:\/\/umweagles.com\/general\/2016-17\/releases\/20160826gz0xnn<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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