George Mason (4-2, 0-0 A-10) vs. Howard (0-4, 0-0 NEC)
WHEN: Sunday, March 2nd, 12 p.m.
WHERE: Greene Stadium; Washington, D.C.
LIVE STATS: LINK
LIVE VIDEO: NEC Front Row

FAIRFAX, Va. – The George Mason women's lacrosse team continues its non-conference schedule with a trip across the river to face Howard University on Sunday, March 2, at 12 p.m.

George Mason and Howard are 2-0 historically. In their last matchup, the Patriots beat the Bison 20-6. The Green & Gold have beat the bison by an avereage of 13.5 goals over their series. 

PATRIOT POINTS

• Dahlia Trippel is the Patriots leading scorer with 21 goals and 24 points on 33 shots
• Daniella has 17 goals and 5 assists (22 points), while Kate Anders has 16 goals and 2 assists (18 points
•  George Mason averages 13.83 goals per game, outscoring opponents 83-64 across six games.
• The team has won 98 draw controls, significantly outperforming opponents (98-70) 
• The team has caused 60 turnovers, while goalie Regan Bestick has a .414 save percentage and a 10.18 goals-against average in over 300 minutes of play.

SCOUTING THE EAGLES
Howard University's women's lacrosse team has struggled early in the 2025 season, holding an 0-4 record with losses to George Washington, American, UMBC, and Radford. Offensively, Howard has averaged 6.75 goals per game, with Sawyer Walker emerging as the primary scorer, contributing 11 goals and 12 total points. Leah Croom and Kyla Newkirk have added five goals each, but the team has struggled with offensive distribution, recording only three total assists compared to their opponents' 46. Defensively, Howard has allowed 19.25 goals per game, conceding 77 goals on 153 shots. The team has been competitive in draw controls, matching opponents with 57, but has been outperformed in ground balls (76-97) and turnovers (76-50). The defense has caused 23 turnovers but has struggled in overall containment, allowing opponents to shoot at a .503 success rate. Goalkeeping has been a challenge, with Madeline Willocks and Taylor Williams combining for a .325 save percentage. Despite struggles, Howard has shown efficiency in free position opportunities, converting at an 80% rate. Looking ahead, the team needs to improve ball security, defensive cohesion, and offensive fluidity to turn their season around.

UP NEXT
The Patriots head to Richmond next weekend to face the Spider on Saturday afternoon at 3:30 p.m.