DAVIDSON, N.C. - A shutout effort by the George Mason women's soccer team (3-9-1, 1-5 A-10) leads to a Mason overtime victory on Sunday against Davidson (8-5-2, 3-2-1 A-10) by a score of 1-0.
Freshman forward Grace Hotaling earned her third goal of the season on a breakaway chance in the 97th minute of the match, minutes before the first overtime period concluded. The score came on a play from redshirt sophomore Emma Lee, who earned her third assist in as many games, which gave Hotaling a chance to fire a shot into the top right corner of the net for the game winner.
Hotaling now shares the team lead for goals (3) with juniors Kayla Hamric and Jisca Adigo. Lee, who has only started three games this season, is now tied for second on the team in assists (3).
The Patriots' defense performed very well, holding the Wildcats to seven total shots (three on goal) and recording Mason's third shutout of the season. Junior goalkeeper Louisa Moser earned her second shutout of the season.
Moser has contributed in all three shutouts of the season for Mason, as she played in the final 20 minutes of the Patriots' first shutout, recording a collective shutout with fellow keeper Morgan Symmers on Sept. 8 against Binghamton.
"Another tough road game in the conference," head coach Todd Bramble said. "Another good performance by our team but this time the result went our way. The coaching staff is proud of the resolve this team has shown."
HOW THEY SCORED
MASON
97' | Hotaling scores into the top right corner of the net on a one-on-one chance for the game winning goal. Assist credited to Emma Lee.
INSIDE THE NUMBERS
The Patriots notched a 14-7 advantage over Davidson in shots and a 6-3 edge in shots on goal. The Wildcats earned seven corner kicks, while the Patriots only had two.
Midfielder Sara Chontosh tied her season high in shots with three on Sunday (two on goal). Chontosh's three shots all came in the first 21 minutes of the contest.
Every Mason victory this season has resulted in a shutout.
UP NEXT
Mason begins their final home stand of the regular season Thursday, Oct. 17, to host La Salle at George Mason Stadium with kickoff slated for 7 p.m.
