George Mason (6-8, 1-6 A-10) vs. Rhode Island (6-7, 2-5 A-10)
WHEN: Saturday, April 12, 11:30 a.m.
WHERE: George Mason Stadium; Fairfax, Va.
LIVE STATS: LINK
LIVE VIDEO: ESPN+
FAIRFAX, Va. – The George Mason women's lacrosse team is set to host the Rhode Island Rams on Saturday, April 5, at 11:30 a.m. at George Mason Stadium. The game will be live streamed on ESPN+ and admission is free to all fans.
George Mason and Rhode Island have never played before Saturday, as this is the inaugural season of the Rams' lacrosse program.
PATRIOT POINTS
- Lauren Distad was named A-10 Offensive Player of the Week for the week of March 31
- Regan Bestick saved a career-high 15 shots in Wednesday's match up vs. St. Bonaventure
- Dahlia Trippel leads the Patriots with 35 goals, 5 assists
- The Patriots average 10.9 goals per game
- George Mason holds a 194-180 draw control advantage over opponents
- The Green & Gold are shooting at a 42.9% clip
- The Patriots have tallied 55 assists on the season
SCOUTING THE RAMS
Rhode Island has a 6-7 overall record and a 2-5 mark in Atlantic 10 play. They average 11.92 goals per game on 27.0 shots per game, with a .442 shooting percentage. They are 40-for-89 (.449) on free position attempts. The Rams have scored 155 goals with 55 assists and 100 unassisted goals. Top scorers include Brinley Myers (41 goals, 6 assists), Caralie Basuel (33 goals, 6 assists), and Calli Dunn (21 goals, 7 assists). Caitlin Dellecave leads the team with 20 assists. Rhode Island has recorded 189 ground balls, 177 draw controls, and 188 turnovers.
Defensively, Rhode Island allows 12.77 goals per game on 31.5 shots against. Opponents shoot .406 with a .438 free position percentage. The Rams have allowed 166 goals and 77 assists. They've caused 75 turnovers and completed 186-of-223 clears (.834). Goalie Casey Phelps has played 718:02 minutes with 136 saves and 156 goals allowed, posting a 13.04 goals-against average and a .466 save percentage. Opponents have collected 194 ground balls, 178 draw controls, and caused 76 turnovers. Rhode Island has committed 188 fouls and opponents 185.
IT ONLY TAKES ONE
Saturday's match up vs. Rhode Island is a Fentanyl Awareness game in conjunction with the
It Only Takes One organization. It Only Takes One launched in 2024 with a pilot in the City of Roanoke and has since expanded statewide, providing education, support, and resources for communities across the Commonwealth. Building on foundational efforts of Virginia's state agencies, the It Only Takes One initiative has tackled the opioid and fentanyl crisis through community engagement, partnership development, and education.
UP NEXT
The Patriots host La Salle on Saturday, April 19 at 12 p.m. for Senior Day. A live stream will be available on ESPN+.
