Dayton takes a 17-8 record into a two-match road series against George Mason on Friday and Saturday. The Flyers look to rebound from a five-set loss to Duquesne, while the Patriots are trying to snap a seven-match losing streak.

By the Numbers
  • Dayton: 17-8 overall, 9-3 in conference play.
  • George Mason: 5-7 in conference play and on a seven-match losing streak.
  • Match times: Friday, Oct. 30, at 6 p.m. ET; Saturday, Oct. 31, at noon ET.
  • Dayton freshman Sidney Sprada posted 21 kills and 24 digs against Duquesne.
Yes, But

Dayton has the stronger record and won both teams’ meetings last season, but the Flyers are coming off a tough loss. George Mason has struggled recently, yet Kiera Hamilton led the Patriots with 14 kills in their latest match.

State of Play
  • Both matches will be played at George Mason’s Recreation Athletic Complex in Fairfax, Virginia, and streamed on ESPN+.
  • Dayton’s next series is at home against Rhode Island on Nov. 6-7.
Bottom Line

Dayton has a chance to regain momentum and strengthen its conference position against a struggling George Mason team, but it will need to turn last match’s individual production into a win.