lonergan led the colonials to a 5-0 record to open the 2015-16 season, including a noteworthy upset victory over the no. 6 virginia cavaliers on november 16, 2015. this was george washington's first win over an opponent ranked that high since beating no. 1 massachusetts 78-75 on feb. 5, 1995. the colonials would go on to finish the regular season with a 23-10 record, good enough for an nit invite for a second consecutive season. they would go on to win the nit championship game that season.