PHILADELPHIA, Pa. – The George Mason women's lacrosse team dropped their first Atlantic 10 match-up of the season to reigning conference champions Saint Joseph's, 19-0, on Saturday.
 
Senior Chloe Reed won a team-high three draw controls in the midfield and junior Kate Elam mustered five shots, but a strong defensive stance by the Hawks (2-5, 1-0) held Mason scoreless.
 
After Saint Joseph's took an 11-0 lead into half time, the Patriots (0-7, 0-1) created their most opportunities on offense of the game, taking eight shots in the third quarter. Mason also limited SJU to just three goals in the third.
 
The Patriots were able to draw three free position opportunities in the fourth quarter, but could not convert and the Hawks scored five more to provide the final tally.
 
PATRIOT POINTS

• Senior Meghan Deehan made four saves in goal, and freshman Gianna Coburn got her first minutes as a Patriot to make a save in the fourth quarter.
• Junior Melanie Hutchinson led the Patriots with two caused turnovers
• Freshman Gabby Rizzio and senior Olivia Heaton led all players with two ground balls each

 
UP NEXT
The Patriots will return to Fairfax for their A-10 home opener versus La Salle. Opening draw is set for 1 p.m.