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George Mason GM (0-1)
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Winner Delaware DEL (1-0)
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vs. Delaware 2020-21
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Mason Drops Season Opener Against Delaware

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Game Recap: Women's Soccer |
NEWARK, Del. - The George Mason women's soccer team (0-1) fell to Delaware (1-0) by a score of 2-1 on Thursday night inside Stuart & Suzanne Grant Stadium.

The Patriots' offense did not get off to the start they were looking for in 2021, recording just five shots (three on goal) on the night. Delaware recorded 14 shots, seven of which were on goal.

Offensively, seniors Sara Chontosh and Shannon Lee, as well as sophomore Katie Saunders notched a shot on goal. Senior Dacheka Kolcum tallied two shots on the offensive end for the Green & Gold. Lee scored in the 74th minute on a penalty kick.
 
On the defensive end, senior goalkeeper Louisa Moser recorded five saves in 90 minutes played. Fellow seniors Kolbrún Eyjólfsdóttir, Shannon Lee, and Keri Yoon each played full time (90 minutes) for the Patriots as well.

Mason allowed 6 corner kicks to the Blue Hens. Delaware spent a significant time on attack, helping to secure their win at home.
 
"This game was a good test and a lesson learned for us," Head Coach Manya Puppione said. "I am proud of how we fought back and got ourselves back in the game, but we know we can do better individually and collectively, right from the start. Credit to Delaware for putting us under pressure. We will come together to continue to build on what we have been working on. We are excited for our home opener against a tough opponent versus Maryland on Sunday." 

HOW THEY SCORED

DELAWARE
11' | Sara D'Appolonia scores on a long pass from Anna Diffendal, faking out Louisa Moser on a dribble to the left.
17' | Claudia Benz scores on a left-footed shot from 30-yards out, just over the GK arms.

INSIDE THE NUMBERS
  • Three of Mason's five total shots came in the second half.
  • Delaware outshot the Patriots 14-to-5.
  • The Patriots earned five saves to the Blue Hens' two.
  • Freshman Halla Svansdóttir made her first collegiate start for the Patriots.
  • Freshmen Brianna Bitz, Hailey Martinez, and Serena Spitz and redshirt-sophomore Eman Karimi all made their Mason debuts on Thursday night.
UP NEXT

The Patriots are back in action in three days, at George Mason Stadium where they will face Maryland on Sunday, Aug. 22. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. ET.
 
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