Last year, the Colonials out-ran Maryland to win the BB&T Classic at MCI Center. This year, 19th-ranked George Washington flustered the 23rd-ranked Terrapins with rugged and relentless defense to win the final game of the BB&T Classic, 78-70, before a crowd of 11,712. The Colonials had several key contributors, including forward Mike Hall, who had 14 points and 12 rebounds, guard Danilo Pinnock, who scored 19 points, and reserve Rice, who scored 12 of his 19 in the first half. GW has won four of the last six meetings between the local rivals, including two straight. Head Coach Karl Hobbs said, “We’re trying to be D.C.’s college basketball team. We’re trying to get ourselves in position for a special season.” And so far, at 5-0, a special season it is.

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