Barton Barton 0-1,0-0 Conference Carolinas

George Mason GMU 3-1,0-0 EIVA

Barton Barton

0-1,0-0 Conference Carolinas

Final

Jan. 30, 2021

George Mason GMU

3-1,0-0 EIVA

Set Scores
Team	1	2	3	F
Barton Barton	13	13	22	(0)
George Mason GMU	25	25	25	(3)

Box Score

Rafael Suanes/George Mason Univ.

Mason Closes Out Non-Conference Play in Straight-Sets

Game Recap: Men's Volleyball | 1/30/2021 9:27:00 PM

FAIRFAX, Va. – The No. 14 George Mason men's volleyball team (3-1) finished non-conference play in style on Saturday night, defeating Barton (0-1) in straight-sets (25-13, 25-13, 25-22) inside the RAC.

The Patriots complete consecutive straight-set victories over the weekend, coming out victorious in three of their first four matches of 2021. The win gives Mason momentum heading into EIVA play next weekend.

"We worked on a few things in this last week of practice and it transferred well into this weekend," head coach Jay Hosack said. "I like that. We executed at a high level and that will bode well for us down the line. Starting next weekend it all starts to matter [conference play], and we are excited for that challenge."

INSIDE THE NUMBERS

Senior Hayden Wagner earned a career-high six service aces in the victory, including eight kills and five digs.
Freshman Omar Hoyos had a breakout game of sorts, leading the Patriots with a game high 11 kills on 21 attempts (.429), two service aces and team best 18 receptions on the defensive end.
On defense, Bradley Creamer recorded five total blocks (one solo) coupled with seven kills and a service ace.
Senior Sam Greenslade added nine kills on 14 attempts (.571) and two service aces.
Redshirt sophomore Zach Talamoa notched 34 assists.
Freshman Sam Peters recorded his first collegiate service ace in the victory on Friday.
The Patriots earned 12 service aces on the night, the most by the Green & Gold since Feb. 8, 2020 ( vs. Tusculum; 17 SAs).
Mason outhit Barton .448-to-.246 and outkilled the Bulldogs 41-to-25.
The Patriots hit extremely well on the night, holding the Bulldog defense to only 11 digs.

UP NEXT

The No. 14 Patriots will enter EIVA play on Friday, Feb. 5, against Charleston (W.Va.) inside the RAC with first serve slated for 7 p.m. ET.

TICKETING INFO

The RAC Gym will have a capacity of 30 spectators, limited to team guests and 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.

FAN CUTOUTS

With capacity limitations inside the RAC Gym, you can support the Mason Volleyball programs with a fan cutout. Proceeds from sales of cutouts will benefit the men's and women's volleyball programs. Details on volleyball fan cutouts can be found here.

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