Patriots Begin Conference Play This Weekend Versus Charleston (W.Va.)

Men's Volleyball 2/3/2021 2:00:00 PM

WHEN: Feb. 5-6 | Friday (7 p.m.); Saturday (7 p.m.)
WHERE: Fairfax, Va. | The RAC
SERIES RECORD: Mason leads the all-time series 11-0.
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FAIRFAX, Va. – The No. 12 George Mason men's volleyball team (3-1) begins EIVA conference play on Friday, Feb. 5, hosting Charleston (W.Va.) inside the Recreation and Athletic Complex (RAC).

The Patriots will host Charleston (W.Va.) again on Saturday, Feb. 6, at 7 p.m. inside the RAC.

Mason comes into conference play winning three of their first four of the season, going on a two-game winning streak after defeating both Southern Virginia (25-17, 30-28, 25-19) and Barton (25-13,25-13, 25-22) in straight-sets last weekend.

The Green & Gold welcomed back senior Hayden Wagner to the court last weekend after the opposite missed the majority of the 2020 season due to injury.

Wagner recorded 21 kills and eight service aces in six sets played over the weekend. The York, Pa. native recorded a career best six service aces in the victory over Barton (Jan. 30), including eight kills and five digs.

Entering conference play, Mason is tied with No. 11 Penn State atop the EIVA standings as both programs went 3-1 in non-conference play.

SCOUTING CHARLESTON (W.Va.)
The Golden Eagles finished the short 2020 season with an overall record of 4-13 with a 2-6 record in conference play. The team has yet to play in 2021 and will open their season in Fairfax.

Charleston (W.Va.) is led by junior Lachlan Bray who led the Golden Eagles in kills (166), kills per set (3.32) and service aces (22) in 2020.

The opposite's 166 kills ranked sixth in the EIVA last season.

This will be the 12^th meeting between Charleston (W.Va.) and Mason. The Patriots have never lost against the Golden Eagles, owning an 11-0 all-time record against Charleston (W.Va.).

The Green & Gold began conference play last season against Charleston (W.Va.) and beat the Golden Eagles in straight-sets (Feb. 7, 2020). The two programs met again last season on March 7, where the Patriots won in five sets. The second match against Charleston (W.Va.) would be the last match of season for Mason as the season ended abruptly due to the spread of COVID-19.

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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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Players Mentioned

#9 Hayden Wagner: OPP; 6' 6"; Senior

Players Mentioned

#9 Hayden Wagner
: 6' 6"; Senior
: OPP

Players Mentioned

#9 Hayden Wagner

Players Mentioned

#9 Hayden Wagner