Fairfax, Va.- George Mason continue their home winning streak with a win against King University. The first sweep of the season for the Patriots in 2025. 
 
Giomar Collazo Santiago started off the game with three consecutive kills to give the Patriots an early 3-0 lead. George Mason did not let go of the lead, going on a five point unanswered streak to have a 14-5 which included two aces by Jackson Herbert. Gio Collazo started the set and ended the set with another kill for the Patriots. 
 
The second set began with King University scoring the first point but then the Patriots got control back of the game by reaching a lead of 17-12 with another Derek Nagel service ace. It was a closer fight between both teams with King University reaching 20 points, but Robert Evangelista secured the 25^th point for the second set to conclude. 
 
The first sweep of the season was inching closer for the Patriots. King University had a surprise lead in the beginning of the set, 4-3, but George Mason attacked back by scoring four unanswered points with kills by Robert Evangelista and Elijah Lazor. Another run happened with the Patriots scoring six consecutive points with an inspired Elijah Lazor who had two service aces back-to-back. Derek Nagel recorded his first kill in his collegiate career. David Hill and Franco Roark made their debuts on the court and they both secured their first kill in their collegiate career. George Mason took the final set comfortably and extend the winning streak at home to 13 games. 

Quotable:
"It was a weird match rhythm-wise tonight, but I thought we came out focused and ready to play", said head coach Jay Hosack. "We got a chance to get some young guys some playing time and that is always a good thing to see new faces perform under the bright light for the first time. Proud of how our boys finished tonight."
 
By the numbers:

• Giomar Collazo Santiago led the team in kills once again with 11
• Jackson Herbert had a career high of four service aces
• Elijah Lazor had the most blocks with five followed by Aidan Weltin (3)
• Troy McDonald recorded 18 assists in the two sets he played tonight
• Robby Nardoni had seven digs, leading the team in that category

Up Next:
George Mason continue to play at the RAC with another game against King University at 5 pm. There will also be a promo at tomorrow's game with a team poster giveaway and post-match autographs.