WOMEN'S SOCCER vs. DAYTON
WHERE: Baujan Field; Dayton, Ohio
WHEN: Thursday, October 23 at 7 p.m. 
RECORDS: George Mason (4-9-3, 3-4-1), Dayton (11-3-2, 8-0-0) 
LAST MEETING: Dayton blanked George Mason 3-0 on September 26, 2024 
ALL-TIME SERIES: Patriots trail, 3-9-0 
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Dayton, Ohio -- The George Mason Patriots (4-9-3, 3-4-1) will hit the road for their final regular season away game as they take on the Dayton Flyers (11-3-2, 8-0-0) on Thursday, October 23. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. at Baujan Field.

The Patriots have dropped their last five matchups against the Flyers. Mason's two wins in the series came at home, both by a 2-1 scoreline during the 2016 and 2018 seasons.

George Mason enters the final stretch of the regular season ranked 10th in the Atlantic 10 standings. With only the top eight teams earning a spot in the conference tournament, the Patriots face a critical opportunity to secure valuable points and keep their postseason hopes alive.

The Patriots will look to build on their strong defensive showing from the previous match, where they held Fordham scoreless until the final minute. Despite being shut out in that contest, Mason's offense will aim to bounce back by continuing to use the flanks effectively, creating quality chances from set pieces, and converting opportunities in the final third. A balanced and clinical performance from the Green and Gold will be key in their last two regular season games.


SCOUTING THE FLYERS

Dayton tops the Atlantic 10 standings with an undefeated 8-0-0 conference record.

The Flyers boast a balanced attack, with 11 different players finding the back of the net this season - six of whom have scored three or more goals. Additionally, 14 players have recorded at least one assist, highlighting Dayton's depth and versatility in the final third.

Leading the Flyers are sophomore midfielder Liv Grenda, who has tallied 14 points this season (5G, 4A), and sophomore forward Laney Smith, who follows closely with 13 points (5G, 3A).

Senior goalkeeper Batoul Reda has played every minute for Dayton this season. She has made 60 saves, allowed just 8 goals, and holds a goals-against average of 0.50. Reda has also recorded 12 shutouts. Her consistency in goal has helped Dayton lead the Atlantic 10 in fewest goals allowed.


ABOUT THE PATRIOTS  

Head coach Aaron Brunner is beginning his second year leading the Green and Gold.

George Mason returns 14 players, with six seniors, six juniors and two sophomores. Seniors include goalkeeper Selamawit Caldart (Shorewood, Wis.), defenders Tessa Niedzwiedzki (Boca Raton, Fla.) and Zoë Vidaurre (Clarksburg, Md.), and midfielders Mia Casciani (Ashburn, Va.) and Rachel Eberly (Denver, Pa.).

Juniors on the team include defenders Julia Bike (Trumbull, Conn.), Ariana Bliven (Parker, Colo.) and Carly Passaro (Farmington, Conn.), midfielders Maria Franjicic (Carlisle, Pa.) and Molly Starner (Boiling Springs, Pa.) along with midfielder/defender Madyson Taylor (Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.). 

Returning for their sophomore campaigns are Midfielder Isabella Yousefi (Hampton, Va.) and and defender Kate Bowers (Reston, Va.).   

The Patriots added 11 players for the 2025 season. Freshman goalkeeper Kylie Brookfield (Highlands Ranch, Colo.) along with midfielders Julia Buono (Oradell, N.J.), Adriana Bonanno (Holly Springs, N.C.) and Kasey Maida (Burke, Va.) are beginning their GMU careers.    

Forward Aaliyah Schinaman (San Mateo, Calif.), and midfielders Jordan Felton (Waldorf, Md.) and Ariana Reyes (Washington, D.C.) are graduate student transfers looking to make their mark this season.   

Also joining the Green and Gold this season are junior goalkeeper Libby Davy (Adelaide, Australia), sophomore defender/midfielder Gianna Chrapek (Richmond, Va.), redshirt sophomore Mia Arevalo-Delcid (Manassas, Va.), and redshirt freshman Vanessa Sarf (Manalapan, N.J.). 


PATRIOTS SCHEDULE

The George Mason University Women's Soccer Team's 2025 schedule features a competitive slate of matchups highlighted by regional rivalries, Atlantic 10 battles, and a strong mix of home and away contests. The Patriots will play 18 regular season matches, including 10 at home at George Mason Stadium.

George Mason began the campaign with a 1-1 draw on the road at William & Mary on Thursday, August 14.

The Patriots wrapped up August with a four-game stretch that included home matches against Delaware and James Madison, followed by road games at Villanova and UPenn. 

The Green & Gold rounded out non-conference play in September with a 1-0 win at Loyola Maryland and a 0-0 draw against American.

Mason kicked off A-10 play with a 2-1 home victory over George Washington on Saturday, September 20. Following matchups against Richmond, La Salle, St. Bonaventure, Duquesne, VCU, Davidson, and Fordham, the Patriots now hold a 3-4-1 conference record.

The Green & Gold are down to their final two regular season games, traveling to Dayton (Oct. 23) and finishing at home against Saint Joseph's on Sunday, October 26.