Dear Mason Lacrosse alumni, families & supporters,

We hope everyone had an amazing summer! This welcome back newsletter comes with updates to the start of the 2025-2026 academic year that kicked off officially two weeks ago. Continue reading below for what our student athletes have been up to on campus thus far!

FROM THE STUDENT ATHLETE'S THEMSELVES
See below for direct quotes from our incoming freshmen and transfers regarding their experience in Mason Nation over the first few weeks…

 "The Mason Lacrosse team has made my transition from high school to college so much easier. Everyone looks out for each other and make sure we are all doing okay. This is not just a team, this is a family, and I am so lucky to be a part of it."  - Freshman, Olivia Perry

"Mason Lacrosse has welcomed all of us with open arms. Everyone has made me feel like I am at home, and I am so excited to continue to grow and learn with this team!" - Freshman, Ava Clark

"The Mason Lacrosse team has been overwhelmingly welcoming to all of us freshmen, and that has been super fun to experience. Being able to get to know my coaches and teammates on a person level and grow relationships with everyone has been the best part so far" – Freshman, Addison Bechler

"My first weeks at Mason have been great. Everyone has been so welcoming and supportive, and I am excited to keep building and improving with the team this year!!" – Freshman, Gracie Mullen

"These first few weeks have been so much fun. I already love all the girls on the team. They are so welcoming and inclusive. It truly feels like I've already found my second home here at Mason." – Freshman, Emma Carey

"Choosing Mason was one of the best decisions I've made. The team is amazing and so nice, and I have had so much fun with everyone since the start" – Freshman, Kata Buttrey

"My first weeks at Mason have been filled with support and love. The team has welcomed us and has created such a strong community that is evident on and off the field. Coming from across the country made my adjustment hard, but everyone has been so encouraging, and I have made many great friendships already. The coaches have supplied knowledge and guidance through the game and life that is unlike any coaching I have had before. I am so blessed and proud to be a part of this amazing team and family" – Freshman, Kate Carpenter

"The past few weeks have been filled with fun and excitement. I've felt so welcomed by everyone and have truly enjoyed getting to know all the girls. The team's work ethic and positive atmosphere shine through at every practice, and it makes me even more excited for the season ahead!" – Graduate Transfer, Emily Mowbray

"My first couple of weeks at Mason have been amazing. I love the energy and atmosphere whether that is in the classroom or on the field. Mason already feels like my home. The passion from my professors, teammates and coaches has been very refreshing. I am beyond grateful for this opportunity!" – Undergraduate Transfer, Matye Riley

TEAMWORK MAKES THE DREAM WORK!
Last Thursday we teamed up with Mason's on-campus leader in team development and experiential learning, The Edge, to facilitate an experience for our student-athletes to work together outside of the playing field. Completing our third year with the program, this has become a Mason Lacrosse fall tradition that our student athletes look forward to. Click HERE to see some content from Instagram.

If you are interested in learning more about The Edge, please visit them here: https://edge.gmu.edu/ 
 
FALL 2025 SCHEDULE

9/27/25 - Tournament @ Mason with George Washington and William & Mary. 

• 9 a.m. - George Mason vs. George Washington
• 10:30 a.m. - George Washington vs. William & Mary
• 12 p.m. - George Mason vs. William & Mary 

10/4/25  Scrimmage vs. Team England @ 12PM.        

10/8/25 – Tournament @ Mason with Old Dominion and Georgetown  - FAMILY WEEKEND!

• 9 a.m. - George Mason vs. Georgetown
• 10:30 a.m. - Georgetown vs. ODU
• 12 p.m. - ODU vs. George Mason

10/25 Scrimmage vs. Longwood @ 1PM.  

Please note all fall contest will be played at our practice field which can be found at 4601 Rapidan River Road. Fairfax, VA 22033 (Directly across the street from the Mason Softball stadium)

We hope to see you this fall!
 
FUNDRAISING INITIATIVES
George Mason Lacrosse Foreign Tour campaign!

Please consider donating to our program to give our student athletes' a once in a lifetime experience with an international trip to Spain! The trip will consist of stops in Barcelona & Costa Brava with two local competitions against the Barcelona Bracs, as well as a several social activities consisting of a cooking class, a catamaran cruise, a bike tour and so much more!

If you are interested in donating, please donate to the Friends of Lacrosse account via the link HERE! *When donating please be sure you are entering your desired donation amount in the "Friends of Lacrosse" box*
 
We thank you in advance for all your continued support!

GO MASON!

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