George Mason (17-12, 10-8 A-10) vs. VCU (14-12, 12-6 A-10)
WHEN: Friday, November 21 at 1 p.m.
WHERE: Siegel Center; Richmond, Va.
LIVE STATS: LINK
LIVE STREAM: ESPN+
RICHMOND, Va. – The Patriots travel to Richmond to take on the VCU Rams on Friday, November 21 at 1 p.m. at the Siegel Center in the First Round of the Atlantic 10 Tournament.
The Patriots and Rams are 39-33, historically. The two teams split their matchups earlier this season.
VCU enters the weekend 14-12 overall, 12-6 in conference play. Against other A-10 opponents, VCU split with GW and Loyola Chicago (while George Mason went 0-4) and the Patriots swept Duquesne (while the Rams split.) Both teams dealt with several big injuries to their starting line ups this season but both overcame them to qualify for the conference tournament.
PATRIOT POINTS
- Kiera Hamilton was named the A-10 Rookie of the Year, and was also named to the All-Conference First Team and All-Rookie Team
- Chelsea Colter was named to the A-10 All-Conference Second Team
- Nia Thompson was also named to the A-10 All-Rookie Team
- The Patriots qualify for the A-10 Tournament for the first time since 2018
- George Mason finished non-conference play 7-4, its best start since 2009.
- Autumn Martinez-Robinson leads the A-10 and ranks third nationally in service aces.
- Head coach Megan Shifflett Bachmann recently signed a contract extension through 2027.
- The Green & Gold's 2025 roster features six newcomers—five freshmen and one transfer—who have already made key contributions this season.
WITH A WIN...
The Patriots would take on the Dayton Flyers on Saturday, November 22 at noon.
