WOMEN'S SOCCER vs. UMass
WHEN: Thursday, September 23 | 3 p.m. ET
WHERE: Amherst, Mass. | Rudd Field
RECORDS: Mason (3-6 overall, 1-0 conference), UMass (5-2-2 overall, 1-0 conference)
AMHERST, Mass. – The George Mason women's soccer team (3-6 overall, 1-0 conference) continues their opening round of Atlantic 10 Conference play on Thursday, September 23rd, on the road at UMass (5-2-2 overall, 1-0 conference).
 
Kickoff between the Patriots and the Minutewomen is set for 3 p.m. inside Rudd Field. The game will be broadcast on ESPN+. Fans can also follow the action via live stats.
 
Mason is looking to add a fourth win to the season after winning their last three games in a row.
 
LAST TIME OUT
Possession of the ball was split evenly amongst the Patriots and the Hawks. Saint Joseph's tallied one goal on 18 total shots (eight on goal). Mason tallied two goals on five total shots (three on goal).
 
Freshman Serena Spitz scored the first goal of the game for the Patriots off an assist from sophomore Katie Saunders. This was Spitz's first career goal. Shannon Lee adds another assist to the season as freshman Hailey Martinez finishes the ball to record the Patriots second goal of the match. This was Martinez's first career goal. Senior Sara Chontosh and junior Grace Hotaling both recorded one shot in the match. Freshman Serena Spitz tallied two shots in the match, both on goal.
 
HISTORY vs. THE MINUTEWOMEN
In the last 16 contests between the two programs, UMass has an edge against the Patriots, with Mason holding a 6-7-3 record against the Minutewomen.

SCOUTING UMASS
The Minutewomen have started their 2021 season holding a record of 5-2-2, with a 1-0 record in the conference. UMass finished their 2020-21 season with a 6-5-1 overall record, 5-2-1 record in the conference.
 
UMass is led by Chandler Pedolzky and Lauren Smida.  Pedolzky leads the team in goals and assists, tallying three of each for the season. Pedolzky has earned A-10 Rookie of the Week honors twice this season. Smida is tied with Pedolzky for goals scored, recording three on the season.