WHAT:  Dual Match vs Buffalo Bulls | Johnson Center on campus
WHEN:  Friday, Dec. 6 at 5 p.m.
WHERE:  Fairfax, Va.
WATCH:  ESPN+ 

Parking: options for the event include free parking in Lot K (near the RAC) and paid parking at the Mason Pond Deck, located closer to the Johnson Center.
Promotion:  Attendees can pick up a free commemorative t-shirt while supplies last! Wrestling events are free for Mason students, and no ticket is required.
NOTES/RECORDS

FAIRFAX — The George Mason wrestling team will have matches at home on Friday and Sunday this weekend. The Patriots will face the Buffalo Bulls on Friday, December 6, at 5 pm at the Johnson Center on campus. The weekend will end with A Better Way Open tournament at the Field House on Sunday beginning at 10 am.
 
"We're thrilled to host the match at the Johnson Center and introduce our program to new faces on campus," said Coach Frank Beasley. "This venue has the potential to create an incredible atmosphere. If we can fill the space, it will be electric!"
 
George Mason (6-0, 4-0) aims to extend its unbeaten streak as they face MAC opponent Buffalo (1-2, 0-0) at this unique venue. The Patriots are the only undefeated NCAA Division I team at 6-0 and lead the MAC standings with a 4-0 record—their first-ever four-win season in MAC competition.
 
It's George Mason's best start since 2022-23 when the team won eight straight to open the season. 

Mat Notes:

• George Mason wrestling received a vote in the most recent NWCA Coaches Poll.
• Four wrestlers remain unbeaten in MAC competition, including a pair of ranked Patriots. Redshirt sophomore #23 Evan Maag (7-1, 4-0) dominated all four conference matches, winning all with bonus points and #24 Malachi DuVall (6-0, 4-0) hasn't lost a match all season.
• Kaden Cassidy remains unbeaten after with a 4-0 record, all against MAC opponents. Freshman James Blackman is 5-2 overall, 3-0 in the conference.
• Two players own three-win conference records, #24 DJ McGee (6-1, 3-1) and freshman Ben Monn (8-2, 3-1).
• The Patriots were selected to finish third, its highest preseason ranking in the MAC. 
• Ben Monn (8-2) leads the Patriots with eight wins.

 
Buffalo Series: The Bulls have won all three matches in the history of the series with the Patriots. The last time the two teams met was December 2019, when Buffalo won 26-10.

MASON LINEUP vs. BUFFALO
125 Monn
133 Bunting
141 Hargrove
149 Cassidy
157 Chance
165 Maag
174 Messer
184 DuVall
197 Kocak
285 Blackman  

BUFFALO LINEUP
125 – Max Elton , So., 9-9
133 – Michael Guigliano, Fr., 0-0 (GIG-liano)
141 – Andy Lucinsky, R.-Jr., 1-4 (Lew-sinskee) or Aaron Lanster, R-Fr. 5-9
149 – Sam Ewing, R-Fr., 6-8
157 – Kaleb Burgess, R-Jr., 11-6
165 – Hunter Shaut, Gr., 7-8 (Shout)
174 – Raphael Knapp, R-Fr., 9-3 
184 - Marcus Petite, R-Sr., 12-7 (Pe-teet) 
197 – Lonnell Pabon – R-So., 3-4 (Lah-nell Pah-bone)
285 – Jack MacDonald – Fr., 4-4

 
WHAT:  A Better Way Athletics Patriot Open | Field House
WHEN:  Sunday, Dec. 8 at 10 am

A Better Way Athletics Patriot Open Lineup 
125 Monn, Dragovich, Chambers
133 Bunting, Whelan
141 Hargrove
149 Cassidy, Roggie
157 Chance, Stofka
165 Maag, Coughlin
174 Messer, Hackworth
184 DuVall
197 Kocak, Pederson
285 Blackman