George Mason University Athletics

Charleston (WV) UCM 0-1,0-1 EIVA

George Mason GMU 4-1,1-0 EIVA

Charleston (WV) UCM

0-1,0-1 EIVA

Final

Feb. 05, 2021

George Mason GMU

4-1,1-0 EIVA

Set Scores
Team	1	2	3	4	5	F
Charleston (WV) UCM	20	15	25	25	10	(2)
George Mason GMU	25	25	20	22	15	(3)

Box Score

Patriots Stave Off Charleston (W.Va.) for First Conference Win

Game Recap: Men's Volleyball | 2/5/2021 10:08:00 PM

FAIRFAX, Va. – The No. 12 George Mason men's volleyball team (4-1,1-0) defeated Charleston (W.Va.) (0-1,0-1) in five sets (25-20, 25-15, 20-25, 22-25, 15-10) on Friday night inside the Recreation and Athletic Complex (RAC).

The Patriots took a commanding lead after the first two sets but when all the momentum seemed to be on the Green & Gold's side, the Golden Eagles fought their way back and forced a fifth set.

Ultimately, Mason would finish off Charleston (W.Va.) thanks to a Jack Reese kill to complete the grueling contest.

"Charleston did a nice job of taking us out of system in the third and fourth sets," head coach Jay Hosack said. "But, we found our blocking game again in the fifth set and took a commanding lead to hold them down the entire set."

INSIDE THE NUMBERS

Freshman Omar Hoyos led the Patriots with a game-high, and season-high, 16 kills. Hoyos also earned eight digs and two blocks (one solo).
Redshirt senior Jack Reese tallied a season-high 13 kills along with five blocks.
Redshirt sophomore Zach Talamoa notched a season-high 45 assists.
Seniors Hayden Wagner and Bradley Creamer led the Patriots with five blocks apiece and a solo block for each on the night.
Wagner also recorded the Patriots' sole service ace in the contest.
Mason outkilled Charleston (W.Va.) 58-49 in the five sets played.
The Golden Eagles served well on the night, tallying eight service aces to Mason's one.
The Patriots recorded a hitting percentage of .367.
Charleston (W.Va.) recorded a hitting percentage of .164.

UP NEXT

Mason will host Charleston (W.Va.) again tomorrow (Saturday) night with first serve set for 7 p.m. ET inside the RAC.

"Tomorrow should be a fun dog fight and we look forward to that challenge," Hosack said Friday night after the victory.

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