WASHINGTON, D.C. – The George Mason women's volleyball team fell in straight sets to Howard on Friday evening in Washington, D.C.
"We came out and played exactly how we prepared – scrappy, aggressive and really going after them," said head coach
Aylene Ilkson. "But unfortunately we couldn't maintain that consistent effort and we had the match slip away from us. We currently are battling to stay healthy while getting a lineup on the floor that we can feel confident in. With two more matches this weekend, we are going to take the positives from today and build upon them heading into tomorrow. "
Mason will open its home slate tomorrow against Coppin State. First serve is scheduled for 1 p.m. in the RAC. The game will be broadcast nationally on ESPN+.
INSIDE THE NUMBERS
- The Patriots suffered a straight-set defeat to the Bison – 25-23, 25-6, 25-17.
- A trio of Patriots finished with five kills – Jewel Clark, Katelyn Clarke and Peyton Ehmke.
- Howard registered 19 digs compared to Mason's mark of nine.
- Mason hit .108 in the match, recording 23 kills and 16 errors on 65 attempts. Howard finished with a clip of .390.
- The Patriots hit at a set-high clip of .455 in the first stanza. Mason notched 13 kills and only two attacking errors on its 22 attempts.
- Freshmen Taylor Terry and Grace Kristofic saw their first career action vs. Howard.
TICKETING INFORMATION/SAFETY PROTOCOLS
The RAC Gym will have a capacity of 30 spectators, limited to student-athlete and staff guests as well as Mason students. Tickets will not be available to the public. Face coverings will be required and seating will be in pods that are socially distanced. Students may request a ticket online. For further details regarding student tickets, please visit the
Student Ticketing Page on GoMason.com.
Mason's home opener is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 30 against Coppin State. First serve is slated for 1 p.m. inside the RAC.
