FAIRFAX, Va. – George Mason women's volleyball pushed Coppin State to the limit on Thursday night at the Recreation & Athletic Complex, but the Eagles escaped with a 3-2 decision (25-23, 19-25, 25-18, 24-26, 15-11).

The Patriots (6-4) held their own in nearly every statistical category, finishing with 56 kills and 15.0 team blocks, but Coppin State (6-7) found just enough late momentum to prevail in the decisive fifth set.

PATRIOT POINTS

• Kiera Hamilton: 21 kills, 15 digs, 2 blocks (22.5 points)
• Nia Thompson: 14 kills, 13 digs, 2 blocks (16.0 points)
• Haley Graetz: 8 kills, 5 blocks (11.0 points)
• Chelsea Colter: 5 kills, 7 blocks (9.5 points)
• Autumn Martinez-Robinson: 17 digs, 2 service aces
• Ava Cheney: 27 assists