Patriots Ready for Weekend Showdown with George Washington

Women's Volleyball 10/14/2021 2:43:00 PM

Mason (2-15, 0-6 A-10) vs. George Washington (1-16, 1-5 A-10)
WHEN: Friday, 5 p.m.
WHERE: The RAC, Fairfax, Va.
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Mason (2-15, 0-6 A-10) vs. George Washington (1-16, 1-5 A-10)
WHEN: Saturday, 5 p.m.
WHERE: Smith Center, Washington, D.C.
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FAIRFAX, Va. – The George Mason women's volleyball team will play back-to-back matches against crosstown rival George Washington this weekend.

After four straight road contests, the Patriots return home to host the Colonials on Friday. First serve is scheduled for 5 p.m. at the RAC.

The following day, Mason will head to the District to take on GW at 5 p.m. Both matches will be broadcast nationally on ESPN+.

INSIDE THE NUMBERS

Mason moved to 0-6 in Atlantic 10 play after suffering losses to Rhode Island, 3-1, and Fordham, 3-1, last weekend.
Senior Katie Parmalee posted 10-plus kills in both matches – 14 against Rhode Island (.216) and 10 against Fordham (.400). She added five blocks and three aces against Fordham on Sunday.
Over the last two matches, senior Peyton Ehmke has tallied 20 total kills while freshman Olyvia Kennedy has chipped in 18 total kills.
Junior Christina Walker made her season debut against Fordham. She finished with four kills (.364) and four blocks.
Defensive duo Marlanna Bozicevich and Stephanie Der combined for 36 digs against Rhode Island and Fordham. Der currently ranks eighth in the A-10 in digs per set (2.90).
Senior setter Erin Derick sits fourth in the A-10 in assists per set with 8.23.
Mason is 13-43 all-time against George Washington. The Patriots were a perfect 3-0 against the Colonials in the shortened 2020-21 campaign.