Rhode Island visits George Mason on Sunday to close out conference play, bringing a two-game winning streak into a matchup with postseason-bound Patriots. The Rams own the all-time series lead but have never won at George Mason. The game also carries a milestone for Daniel Goba, who scored his first goal since returning from brain tumor surgery in Rhode Island’s Oct. 21 win over Dayton.

By the Numbers
  • Rhode Island is 7-8 overall and 5-2 in conference play; George Mason is 4-6-3 overall and 3-2-1 in the conference.
  • The Rams lead the all-time series 6-4 but are 0-4 at George Mason.
  • George Mason’s Javier Montava has 4 goals and 1 assist; goalkeeper Angel Hernandez has a 1.40 goals-against average and .720 save percentage.
  • Goba has appeared in all 15 games this season; his Oct. 21 goal was his first point since Sept. 1, 2025.
Yes, But

Rhode Island has won two straight and three of the teams’ last four meetings, but its history in Fairfax is a clear hurdle: the Rams have never won there. George Mason, meanwhile, has won three consecutive conference games and already secured a postseason spot.

State of Play
  • Kickoff is Sunday, Oct. 25, at 4 p.m. ET at George Mason Stadium in Fairfax, Virginia.
  • The Patriots are tied for fourth in the conference standings with 10 points; Rhode Island enters with a 5-2 conference record.
  • The match will stream on ESPN+, with live stats available.
What's Next

The regular-season conference matchup gives Rhode Island a chance to carry its momentum into postseason play, while George Mason looks to extend its winning streak. The result could shape each team’s position heading into the conference tournament.

Bottom Line

Rhode Island has the stronger head-to-head record, but breaking its winless run in Fairfax will require it to overcome a confident, postseason-ready George Mason team.