George Mason (5-4, 1-1 A-10) vs #15/RV Richmond(5-2, 2-0 A-10)
WHEN: Wednesday, March 18; 5 p.m.
WHERE: George Mason Stadium; Fairfax, Va.
LIVE STATS: Stats Link
LIVE VIDEO: ESPN+
FAIRFAX, Va. -- George Mason women's lacrosse hosts Richmond on Wednesday, March 18 at 5 p.m. at George Mason Stadium.
This is the thirteenth match up between the Patriots and Spiders. Richmond leads the series 8-4. In their last meeting in March 2025, Richmond cemented a dominant 20-4 victory against George Mason. The Green & Gold look to earn their first win against the Spiders since 2019.
PATRIOT POINTS
- George Mason went 7-10 overall and 2-8 in A-10 play last season
- Delaney Stup scored 4 goals her collegiate debut
- The Patriots were picked 7th in the Atlantic 10 Preseason poll
- Top scorers Kate Anders (40 goals), Daniella Jimenez (28 goals), and Kaitlyn Bestick (19 goals) return
- Goalkeeper Regan Bestick returns after starting all 17 games and recording 144 saves last season
- Kate Anders is tied for second in program history for most points in a game (9 points)
NEW ADDITIONS
The Patriots added ten new incomers to their roster this season
SCOUTING THE OPPONENT
In 2025, Richmond completed its season with an overall 11-8 record and a 7-3 conference record. The Spiders were picked first in the Atlantic 10 preseason poll for the fourth consecutive year. Richmond is ranked at No. 15 in the NCAA RPI Rankings and receiving votes in the IWLCA rankings after their 15-2 defeat against Rhode Island on Saturday. Top goal scorers Juliana Stanley (35 goals) and starting goalkeeper Abby Francioli (155 saves) return for the Spiders.
UP NEXT
The Patriots begin a two-game road stretch with a match against Duquesne University on Saturday, March 21, at 1 p.m.
