MEN'S VOLLEYBALL vs. Queens University of Charlotte
WHEN: Thursday, January 23rd | 6 pm
WHERE: Fairfax, Va. | Recreation and Athletic Complex
RECORDS: George Mason (0-3); Queens University of Charlotte (5-0)
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MEN'S VOLLEYBALL vs. King University
WHEN: Friday, January 24th at 6 pm | Saturday, January 25th at 5 pm
WHERE: Fairfax, Va. | Recreation and Athletic Complex
RECORDS: George Mason (0-3); King University (1-0)
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Fairfax, Va.- The Patriots return back to Fairfax to play their first home game of the season. The first opponent to step on the court are the Royals from Queens University of Charlotte, game to be played on Thursday. The second opponent of the week will be King University, match ups that will occur on Friday and Saturday.
Last time out, George Mason fell to #9 Grand Canyon on Saturday at the Antelope Gymnasium. The Patriots were able to win their first set of the season with a 25-23 win in the first set. The Lopes overcame the deficit but the freshmen for George Mason have proven to be ready for the collegiate level.
Aidan Weltin,
Alexander Lillie, and
Stef Kins were named as starters and were causing trouble for the Lopes.
Aidan Weltin had the most kills with 10 and
Stef Kins led the team in digs with seven.
George Mason and the Queens University of Charlotte have faced off in two occasions with the Patriots winning both encounters. The last game was in 2022 held at the RAC, an entertaining five set match that went in favor for the Patriots.
King University and the Patriots have faced three times before with the first game happening in 2016. George Mason is undefeated, 3-0, against the Tornados. The last game was in 2023 played at the RAC with the Patriots sweeping the Tornados, keeping the momentum of losing no sets against King University.
Scouting Queens University of Charlotte:
- Currently undefeated with an overall record of 5-0
- The Royals have defeated EIVA competitors, University of Charleston, twice
- Redshirt Freshman, Carson Strawbridge, leads his team in kills with 66 and also has the most service aces with 12
- Junior setter, Cayden Marin, has the most assists with 121 throughout five games
- Sophomore outside hitter, Chance Shampine, leads in digs with 37
- Junior middle blocker, Nathan Vaupel, has the most blocks with 18 total blocks
Scouting King University:
- King University are currently 0-1 with a game set to be played on Thursday against Quincy
- The one loss was against Catawba
- Alex Barkley leads his team in kills with 11
- Joao Pedro Ribeiro has the most assists with 30 in just one game
- Colton Bueter and Justin Sawyer each have one service ace
- Javier Saldivar has 10 digs
- Grayson Stoudt leads his team with seven total blocks
