George Washington GWU 0-4,0-2 Atlantic 10

George Mason GMU 2-5,2-0 Atlantic 10

George Washington GWU

0-4,0-2 Atlantic 10

Final

Feb. 07, 2021

George Mason GMU

2-5,2-0 Atlantic 10

Set Scores
Team	1	2	3	4	5	F
George Washington GWU	20	25	20	25	14	(2)
George Mason GMU	25	22	25	20	16	(3)

Box Score

Patriots Earn Five-Set Victory over George Washington

Game Recap: Women's Volleyball | 2/7/2021 5:28:00 PM

FAIRFAX, Va. – The George Mason women's volleyball team earned its second straight win on Sunday afternoon in the RAC.

The Patriots defeated George Washington in five sets – 25-20, 22-25, 25-20, 20-25, 16-14 – to improve to 2-0 in conference play.

"I am so proud of how hard our team fought today," said head coach Aylene Ilkson. "Every point and every play, they tried their absolute best. Each player stayed focused and knew what they had to do. Even when we were trailing at times, they stayed at it and dug deep. They really played for each other today and I couldn't be happier for them. GW really tested us this weekend and we certainly were exposed in some areas; but we will be back to work this week and focus on Rhode Island."

Four Patriots finished with double-digit kills in the victory: Katelyn Clarke (16), Yanira Lopez-Barahona (13), Peyton Ehmke (12) and Jewel Clark (11). Junior setter Erin Derick dished out 47 assists and posted 12 digs to guide Mason's offense.

On defense, junior libero Marlanna Bozicevich notched 25 digs and four assists. She recorded five digs in the fifth set as Mason held on for the victory in extra points.

INSIDE THE NUMBERS

Mason jumped out to an early 10-7 lead in the fifth frame, but GW rattled off three straight points to tie the game. The final set saw 10 ties and two lead changes before Mason secured the victory in extra points.
Clarke registered a career-high 16 kills and 13 digs for her second double-double of the season. She notched nine of her team-high 16 kills in the final two sets.
Lopez-Barahona recorded career highs in kills (13) and digs (15) for her first career double-double.
Clark tabbed five kills at a .500 clip to lead the Patriots in the first set.
Ehmke led Mason's block once again, tying her season-high six blocks – two solo. Junior Katie Parmalee added four blocks in the win, including three in the fifth set.
Mason notched 59 kills at hitting percentage of .123. GW hit at a clip of .132 and posted 55 kills.
The Patriots posted 87 digs on defense, their most digs since Oct. 18, 2019 when they recorded 84. Sophomore Stephanie Der added 11 digs to steady Mason's backline.