George Mason secured the No. 4 seed in the Atlantic 10 women’s soccer tournament and will host No. 5 Rhode Island in a quarterfinal Saturday, Nov. 7, at 7 p.m. The Patriots enter the postseason after a 10-win season and their first tournament appearance since 2018.

By the Numbers
  • George Mason: 10-5-3 overall; 6-3-1 in Atlantic 10 play.
  • The Patriots beat Rhode Island 1-0 on Oct. 22 and lead the all-time series 5-2-1.
  • George Mason outshot Rhode Island 4-16 in that meeting; both teams had 3 shots on goal.
Yes, But

Rhode Island had a substantial shot advantage in the teams’ October meeting, but the Patriots held the Rams scoreless and won on Mia Casciani’s 82nd-minute penalty kick.

State of Play
  • The quarterfinal will be played at George Mason Stadium, with higher-seeded teams hosting throughout the tournament.
  • The quarterfinal winners advance to the semifinals on Nov. 11; the championship is set for Nov. 15.
What’s Next

George Mason must beat Rhode Island to reach the semifinals, where the remaining teams will be paired by seed: the highest seed against the lowest, and the other two teams against each other.

Bottom Line

The Patriots have home-field advantage and a recent win over Rhode Island, but the Rams’ shot volume in that matchup is a reminder that a narrow result could hinge on finishing and defense.