George Mason (9-4, 2-0 A-10) at Duquesne (9-5, 1-2 A-10)
WHEN: Friday at 6 p.m. & Saturday at 2 p.m.
WHERE: UMPC Cooper Fieldhouse; Pittsburgh, Pa.
LIVE STATS: LINK
LIVE STREAM: ESPN+ (Friday)
FAIRFAX, Va. – The Patriots are headed to Pittsburgh, Pa. this weekend to face the Duquesne Dukes with games on Friday, Oct. 3 at 6 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 4 at 2 p.m.
The Patriots and Dukes are 11-12, historically. George Mason has won the last three matchups, including both games last season.
Duquesne went 8-3 in non-conference play, and started the A-10 season splitting with VCU, and then dropping a game to Dayton. Sophomore outside hitter Emersen Schrom has been named A-10 Offensive Player of the Week twice, and junior middle blocker Jordan Robertson was named A-10 Defensive Player of the Week on Sept. 22.
Patriot Points
- Two Patriots were awarded A-10 Weekly honors on Monday: junior middle blocker Chelsea Colter was named A-10 Defensive Player of the Week, and freshman outside hitter Kiera Hamilton was named A-10 Rookie of the Week
- The Green & Gold started conference play strong, beating Saint Louis twice and only dropping one set
- George Mason finished non-conference play 7-4, their best start since 2009
- Martinez-Robinson and redshirt freshman Mia Hazelett are ranked 1st and 2nd respectively in the conference in service aces, and 8th & 19th nationally
- George Mason is coming off their most successful season since 2010, putting up 11 wins in 2024, missing an A-10 Tournament berth by one game
- The Green & Gold welcome six newcomers - five freshman and one transfer - to their 2025 roster
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