George Mason (0-1, 0-0 A-10) vs. Radford (0-0, 0-0 Big South)
WHEN: Sunday, February 9^th, 1 p.m.
WHERE: Radford, Va.
LAST MEETING: Patriots defeated the Highlanders, 16-8, on Feb. 11, 2024
LIVE STATS: LINK
LIVE VIDEO: ESPN+
 
RADFORD, Va. – The George Mason women's lacrosse team travels south to Radford for their second match of the season. First draw between the Patriots and Highlanders is set for 1 p.m.
 
George Mason and Radford have met twice previously, with the Patriots winning both matchups. Last year, the Green & Gold won 16-8 behind four points (a hat trick and an assist) from now-junior Dahlia Trippel.
 
Last season, the Patriots went 10-8, 4-6 in A-10 play, which was the programs best season since 2019, and the best season under head coach Kara Mupo. It was also the Patriots' first appearance in the Atlantic 10 tournament since 2019.
 
PATRIOT POINTS

• In their season opener, three Patriots got on the board twice: Dahlia Trippel, Daniella Jimenez, and Peyton Farley
• Also in Friday's matchup, freshmen Catherine Pollard and Giselle Torain each scored their first goal in the Green & Gold, and Pollard's twin sister, Julia, led the Patriots in ground balls with three
• George Mason was picked 7^th in the Atlantic 10 Preseason Poll
• The Patriots have lost 51% of last year's scoring, including A-10 First Team All-Conference awardee Shannon Tuozzo (61 goals)
• Returning for the Green & Gold includes 2024 All-Rookie Team Daniella Jimenez and last year's second-most goal scorer Dahila Trippel (35 goals)
• The Patriots added nine newcomers in the off season

 
SCOUTING THE OPPONENT
This is the Highlander's first game of the season. Last year, Radford went 6-11, 3-5 in the Big South. They did not make the Big South tournament last year. This season, they were picked to finished 5^th in the conference in the preseason poll. The Highlanders are returning last year's Second Team All-Conference honoree Mady Cheney for her junior season. The midfielder was selected to the Preseason All-Conference team after tallying 35 goals (including six hat tricks) and 51 draw controls last season.
 
Also returning for the Highlanders is 2024 Big South Honorable Mention honorees Lauren Davis and Emily Strother. Davis finished last season tallying 22 ground balls and caused 14 turnover, while Strother led the team in ground balls with 34.
 
UP NEXT
George Mason return to host their home opener on Friday, February 14^th at 4 p.m. at George Mason Stadium. Admission is free for all fans and a broadcast will be available on ESPN+.