MEN'S SOCCER vs. George Washington
WHEN: Wednesday, March 17, 2021 | 7 p.m.
WHERE: Fairfax, Va. | George Mason Stadium
RECORDS: Mason (0-3-1, 0-0-1 A-10); George Washington (1-1-0, 0-0-0 A-10)
SERIES RECORD: George Mason leads, 27-14-3
LAST MEETING:Â The Patriots defeated the Colonials, 2-1, on Sept. 28, 2019 at GW Soccer Field.
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FAIRFAX, Va. – The George Mason men's soccer team hosts George Washington in the first Atlantic 10 home game of the season on Wednesday, March 17, with the opening kick scheduled for 7 p.m. at George Mason Stadium.
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Last time out, the Patriots (0-3-1, 0-0-1 A-10) built a 2-0 lead on the road at Davidson, but settled for a 2-2 double-overtime draw against the Wildcats on Sunday at Alumni Stadium in Davidson, N.C.
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Mason sophomore
Kent Harrison scored his first two goals as a Patriot in a span of 1:21 early in the second half of play, while freshman midfielder
Christopher Schray notched his first collegiate assist.
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Harrison, who leads the team in goals (2) and points (4), was named Atlantic 10 Offensive Player of the Week.
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Mason freshman goalkeeper
Jackson Lee made a career-high six saves in the match.
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The Patriots are 27-14-3 all-time against the Colonials.
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In the last meeting, Mason defeated George Washington, 2-1, on Sept. 28, 2019 at GW Soccer Field. Senior midfielder
Ryan Mingachos scored in the 24th minute, while senior forward
Tunde Akinlosotu scored the game-winner in the 65th minute of play.
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The Colonials outshot the Patriots 20-5, including a 7-2 advantage in shots on goal. The two teams combined for 27 fouls (Mason 16, George Washington 11).
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The two teams will face each other again this season on Saturday, April, 3.
SCOUTING GEORGE WASHINGON
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George Washington has a 1-1-0 overall record. The Colonials are 1-0-0 at home and 0-1-0 on the road.
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Last time out, the Colonials fell, 1-0, in double-overtime at UMBC on Feb. 23 in Baltimore, Md.
In the season opener, George Washington defeated Mount St. Mary's, 1-0, in double-overtime on Feb. 20 in Mount Vernon, Va. Â Senior midfielder Oscar Haynes Brown scored the game-winner in the 102nd minute. Â
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Sophomore goalkeeper Justin Grady (1-1-0, 0.43 GAA) has started both games for the Colonials.Â
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CORNER KICK
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George Mason leads the all-time series against George Washington, 27-14-3. The Patriots have faced the Colonials third-most of any opponent in program history, behind only William & Mary (47 games) and American (45 games).
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The Patriots and Colonials each have three victories in the last six matchups, but Mason has won the last two.
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The last time the Patriots hosted the Colonials, Mason blanked George Washington, 3-0, on Oct. 3, 2018 in the league opener.
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