Box Score

FAIRFAX, Va. — George Mason (6-3-3, 2-1-1) defeated Richmond (6-1-5, 1-1-2) 1-0 Saturday afternoon at George Mason Stadium. The Patriots finished with a 13-2 advantage in shots and held the Spiders to one shot on goal. After a scoreless first half, the Patriots scored once in the second half, and Libby Daby made one save over 90 minutes to complete the shutout.

The Patriots generated most of the first-half attack, attempting nine shots while the Spiders had one, but the match remained scoreless at halftime. Kylie Beauregard and Keira Jeffries forced saves from Veronica Rrapi in the opening nine minutes, and the Patriots later added a corner and three shots from 36:34 to 40:21 without breaking through.

Beauregard opened the scoring for the Patriots in the second half, finishing at 61:31 to put the Green & Gold ahead 1-0. It was Beauregard's first game-winning goal of the season. Earlier, Beauregard recorded two shots and the Patriots earned a corner in the first nine minutes of the half. Libby Davy saved the Spiders' only recorded shot on goal at 76:56, and the Patriots closed out the 1-0 win.

Beauregard scored an unassisted game-winning goal and led the Patriots with four shots, including two on goal. Davy played all 90 minutes in goal, made one save and recorded the shutout. Jeffries added three shots, putting one on frame.

The Patriots are 6-3-3 overall and 2-1-1 in conference play. The Spiders are 6-1-5 overall and 1-1-2 in conference play. The Patriots handed the Spiders their first loss of the season.

Up next, the Patriots travel to Washington, D.C., to face George Washington on Thursday, Oct. 8, at 3 p.m.