George Mason couldn’t turn a late first-set lead into momentum and fell to George Washington in straight sets, 27-25, 25-18, 25-18. The Patriots had 34 kills and hit .132, while the Revolutionaries recorded 44 kills and hit .309. Kiera Hamilton led Mason with 14 kills and 15 points.

By the Numbers
  • Set scores: 25-27, 18-25, 18-25.
  • George Mason: 34 kills, .132 hitting percentage.
  • George Washington: 44 kills, .309 hitting percentage.
  • Kiera Hamilton: 14 kills, 15 points and 6 digs.
Yes, But

Mason led the first set 23-19 and briefly moved ahead 24-23, but George Washington rallied to take the set. The Patriots also mounted late pushes in the second and third sets, but couldn’t close the gaps.

What's Next

The Patriots host Dayton on Friday, Oct. 30, at 6 p.m. at the Recreation Athletic Complex in Fairfax, Virginia.

Bottom Line

Mason showed fight in stretches, but the hitting gap and missed chance to claim the opener left the Patriots unable to halt George Washington’s sweep.