The George Washington Colonials are having a breakout season under third year coach Mike Longeran. In fact, they’re the hottest team in the Washington metropolitan area right now. With wins over Creighton, Miami, and Maryland, GW (13-3, 1-1 Atlantic 10) faces its toughest test tonight when they host conference rival Virginia Commonwealth at the Smith Center. DCist photographer Michael Kandel took some shots of their 69-56 victory over Rhode Island last Saturday.