FAIRFAX, Va. — George Mason (7-4-3, 3-2-1) defeated Duquesne (5-6-3, 2-2-2) 1-0 on Sunday afternoon at George Mason Stadium. The Patriots protected the one-goal margin late, withstanding five Duquesne attacking actions from 78:16 to 89:51 without conceding. The Patriots recorded the shutout despite being outshot 17-5, with Libby Davy making four saves while Duquesne put four shots on goal. The victory marks George Mason's has fifth shutout this season.

Mia Casciani put the Patriots in front in the first half, scoring at 25:50 off assists from Amy Angel and Keira Jeffries for a 1-0 lead. It was Angel's first assist of the season. Libby Davy made three saves, including two in the opening minute, and the Patriots later earned consecutive corner kicks before Abigail Merchant's shot went high. Duquesne generated two shots and two corners after the 36th minute, but the Patriots carried the 1-0 lead into halftime.

The Patriots kept Duquesne off the board in a scoreless second half to preserve the 1-0 scoreline. Davy saved Julia Bursick's shot at 52:12, and the Patriots got through Duquesne attacking stretches from 57:28 to 66:54 and 78:16 to 89:51 without conceding. Kylie Beauregard forced a save in the 75th minute for the Patriots, and the match ended as a 1-0 win.

Casciani scored the game-winning goal and finished with three shots, including one on goal. The goal marks Casciani's team-leading eighth of the season. Davy played all 90 minutes in goal, made four saves and recorded a shutout. Angel recorded an assist for the Patriots. Jeffries also tallied an assist.

Up next, the Patriots travel to St. Bonaventure, N.Y., to face St. Bonaventure on Saturday, Oct. 17, at 1 p.m.