FAIRFAX, Va. - Head coach Peter Ward and the George Mason swimming & diving team released its 2014-15 schedule on Wednesday. The slate includes duals with conference opponents La Salle and George Washington, the annual Patriot Invitational and the second consecutive year of Atlantic 10 Championships being hosted at the SPIRE Institute in Geneva, Ohio.

Mason once again opens the season with the Potomac Relays at American University, where both the men's and women's teams placed second last year. The month of October also includes away meets at Navy and at conference opponent Richmond where Davidson and Duquesne will also compete. The Patriots host Delaware on October 25, and for the second consecutive season a quad meet with Towson, College of Charleston and Northeastern on October 31 and November 1.

Mason travels to Philadelphia for the dual with La Salle on November 15 before hosting the annual Patriot Invitational from November 20-22 at the Aquatic and Fitness Center. The men and women's teams each placed first in 2013, a first for the program. On the schedule in December is USA Short Course Nationals in Greensboro, NC from the 4th-6th for selected swimmers.

The Patriots take another trip to Key Largo, FL to begin 2015 at the Orange Bowl Classic. Away meets against Army and A-10 foe George Washington are also scheduled on the 24th and 31st of January, respectively.

Atlantic 10 Championships take place from Wednesday, February 18 through Saturday, February 21 at the SPIRE Institute in Geneva, Ohio. Both the men and women placed in the top four at last year's championships. For the full schedule, click here.