YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio — George Mason (3-2) secured a decisive 17-6 victory over Youngstown St. (0-4) at WATTS on Sunday. The Patriots' offense was led by five power-play goals, contributing to its commanding win.
The game began with George Mason gaining early possession through a draw control by
Kaitlyn Bestick. Although Youngstown St. scored first, the Green & Gold responded quickly.
Matye Riley, assisted by
Kate Anders, equalized, setting a competitive tone. Then,
Giselle Torain took advantage of a free position shot to give the Patriots the lead. Riley continued to impact the game, scoring her second goal of the quarter to push George Mason ahead. Anders further extended the lead with a man-up free position goal. Despite attempts by the Penguin to narrow the gap, the quarter concluded with the Patriots leading 4-2.
George Mason took control in the second quarter, highlighted by
Delaney Stup's goal at 11:46, marking her seventh of the season. Shortly after, Riley extended the lead with a goal at 10:41, assisted by Anders. Anders continued to dominate the draw controls, facilitating another scoring opportunity for Riley at 7:52, this time assisted by
Riley Ellis.
Addison Bechler capped off the scoring with a free position goal at 6:39. The Green & Gold concluded the half with a solid 8-2 lead over the Penguin.
Kate Anders initiated the third quarter with a draw control and quickly followed with a goal at 13:30, extending the lead for George Mason. Despite a turnover and a successful goal by Youngstown St. at 11:35, the Patriots maintained momentum with
Kaitlyn Bestick scoring at 7:58, and Anders adding another goal at 4:45. The quarter featured a strong offensive push from George Mason, with
Giselle Torain scoring a man-up goal at 3:34 and
Addison Bechler converting a free position shot at 2:17. Despite a late goal by Youngstown St.'s Emma Hoffman at 1:39, the Patriots closed the quarter ahead 13-5.
The Patriots secured a decisive victory by pulling away in the fourth quarter with a series of key plays.
Giselle Torain initiated the scoring with a goal at 13:29, and
Kaitlyn Bestick extended the lead with a free position goal at 10:40.
Delaney Stup and
Kata Buttrey added to the tally with goals at 8:01 and 6:19, respectively. Despite a late goal by Youngstown St. at 4:35, the Patriots maintained control. The game concluded with a final score of 17-6 in favor of the Green & Gold.
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UP NEXT
The next challenge for the Green & Gold arrives on Saturday, Feb. 21, as it hosts William & Mary at George Mason Stadium in Fairfax, Virginia. The game is set to begin at 1 p.m.
