The George Mason softball team lost 2-1 to Massachusetts in Sunday's finale, despite winning the series by taking both games on Saturday prior.

By the Numbers
  • UMass won with a score of 2-1, getting 3 hits compared to Mason's 4.
  • Sydney Bales went 2-for-3, maintaining her strong performance with a third consecutive multi-hit game.
Yes, But

Mason out-hit UMass in various categories but fell short in the key statistic of runs scored.

State of Play
  • UMass broke the deadlock in the fourth inning, scoring two runs.
  • The Patriots cut the deficit in the fifth inning but were unable to secure the win.
  • Sydney Bales stood out with her impressive hitting performance throughout the series.
What's Next

Mason will play a rescheduled doubleheader at George Washington, followed by a weekend series against Saint Louis.

Bottom Line

Despite a strong series performance, Mason fell short in the Sunday finale against UMass, emphasizing the significance of converting hits into runs.