FAIRFAX, Va. – The George Mason women's lacrosse team rallied late and forced extra time with a nationally ranked foe.

But the Patriots came up short of pulling the upset in their home opener, falling 11-10 in overtime to No. 20 Virginia Tech on Wednesday night at George Mason Stadium. Senior Alexa McGovern scored a game-tying goal with 54 seconds left in regulation. But the Hokies scored 46 seconds into sudden-death overtime on a free-position shot to escape with the victory.

Trailing 10-8, Mason sophomore Chachi Kelehan scored her fourth goal of the night with 3:08 left in regulation. After senior Jordan Sdanowich won the ensuing draw control, Mason (1-2) called a timeout with 1:31 left. That set up McGovern, who drained her first goal of the night off an assist from junior Lindsey Tangeman.

Junior Hannah Warpinski caused a turnover on the other end with five seconds to go to force overtime. But the Hokies (8-2) won the draw control, Kristine Loscalzo drew a foul and converted her free-position shot for the game winner.

Senior Melissa Lobaccaro scored twice and McGovern, Sdanowich, senior Brooke Lorber and freshman Hailey Johnson each scored. In addition to her four goals, Kelehan also had an assist for a five-point night. Lorber also dished out three assists. Sophomore goalkeeper Elizabeth Benedetto made nine saves against the Hokies, who erased a foul-goal, first-half deficit.

The Patriots return to action at 1 p.m. on Saturday when they host Liberty at George Mason Stadium.