Fairfax, Va. - The George Mason softball team hosts the Hofstra Pride in a weekend conference series Saturday and Sunday.  There will be a doubleheader on Saturday, April 9 and a single game on Sunday.  The first game is scheduled to begin at 12:00 p.m. on both days.  The games will be played at the George Mason Softball Complex and live audio will be available for all games.

The Patriots are coming off a split on Wednesday against Howard. They won their first game 6-2 ending a five game losing streak, but lost the next game 5-8.  The eight runs were the most given up by Mason since the first game of the season when they lost 1-9 to USC Upstate.  The offensive output was a good sign as Mason has not scored more than three runs since a 6-0 win over Albany on March 18.  Mason's record currently sits at 11-17 overall and 1-5 in the CAA

 Hofstra comes in with a 23-8 overall record and a 6-0 in the CAA.  They have won their last 14 games and are currently first in the conference.  Mason is tied for sixth place but is just two games out of a playoff spot. 

Hofstra leads the CAA in team pitching and is second in team batting, behind James Madison.  Mason is fourth in pitching and last in batting.

After this series with Hofstra the Patriots will host George Washington on Wednesday, April 13.  It is a nonconference game scheduled to begin at 4:00 p.m.