FAIRFAX, Va. – George Mason softball (20-17, 7-8 A-10) continues Atlantic 10 Conference play hosting Saint Louis (17-20, 8-7 A-10) at the GMU Softball Complex. The Patriots and the Billikens will meet in a three-game series featuring a doubleheader on Saturday and a single game on Sunday. Admission is free and open to the public.

Saturday, April 11 
12 p.m. vs Saint Louis | Live Stats  
2:30 p.m. vs Saint Louis | Live Stats  
 
Sunday, April 12 
12 p.m. vs Saint Louis | Live Stats | Watch Live on ESPN+ 

PROMOTION
Fans are encouraged to be part of a meaningful cause during the doubleheader on Saturday, April 11, as the Patriot Pantry will be on-site collecting donations. The Patriot Pantry supports George Mason University students facing food insecurity by providing access to non-perishable food and hygiene items while also raising awareness across campus. Operated through the Student Support and Advocacy Center (SSAC) within the Division of University Life, the Pantry depends heavily on community contributions to keep its shelves stocked. Those attending are asked to bring non-expired, unopened items, with individually wrapped goods preferred.

On Sunday, April 12, trading cards featuring the team's sophomores and juniors will be distributed while supplies last. Following the game, fans will have the opportunity to meet members of the team during a postgame autograph session, with Kaitlyn Bronowicz, Jessica Chan, Haleigh Dellow, Meghan Gray, Abbey Lane, and Madi Sobota available to sign their cards.

SCOUTING THE OPPONENT 
Saint Louis enters the weekend following a 9-3 win versus Southeast Missouri State in a midweek matchup. The Billikens have played five A-10 series so far this season, going 1-2 against George Washington (6-4, 0-6, 2-6), taking two of three from Saint Joseph's (1-13, 2-1, 5-0) and Loyola Chicago (6-0, 8-0, 2-4), dropping two of three to Rhode Island (4-0, 4-6 in 8 innings, 2-3 in 8 innings), and most recently winning two of three against Fordham (4-12, 4-1, 8-7). 
 
Saint Louis leads the all-time series against George Mason, 19-9, including a 8-5 mark at home and a 10-3 record in Fairfax. In last season's meeting, the Billikens further extended this series lead by sweeping Mason in St. Louis (7-0, 8-6 in 8 innings, 3-2).  
 
Offensively, the Billikens are led by Abby Ulsas, who is batting .322 with 25 runs, 37 hits, and three triples. Ulsas, along with Karsen Jany, has recorded a team-high 10 doubles. Abby Mallo adds power to the lineup, hitting .281 while leading the team with six home runs and 22 RBIs. She is closely followed by Anna Christ, who has tallied five home runs and 19 RBIs this season. 
 
In the circle, Saint Louis commands a conference-leading 3.43 ERA as a staff, allowing 296 hits and 159 runs. Anna Christ anchors the pitching rotation with a 2.25 ERA and a team-high 87.0 innings pitched as a redshirt sophomore. Riley Nelson has also been effective, logging 78.0 innings with a 3.68 ERA while holding opposing batters to a team-best 1.50 WHIP.

This weekend presents a crucial opportunity for the Patriots as they look to secure a spot in the A-10 Softball Championship Tournament, where only the top six teams from the regular season advance. Saint Louis enters the matchup in fourth place with an 8–7 conference record, while George Mason sits in sixth at 7–8, making the series pivotal in the race for postseason positioning.
 
LAST TIME OUT 
The Patriots are coming off a dominant 10-1 win in five innings versus Towson, backed by a shared team effort with four different starters getting two runs on the day and Alyssa Rangel allowing just one run in 4.0 innings. With an explosive start offensively and a strong effort on the defensive end, Mason was able to quickly bring the game to an end and take home the win.

GAME QUICK HITS

• The Patriots secured their largest win margin of the season (9), their biggest since a 11–1 victory over UMBC on March 12, 2025
• George Mason's bats have been hot, recording at least nine hits in five consecutive games
• The win marked the team's fifth straight, their longest streak of the season
• Alyssa Hopkins recorded a season-high two runs scored 
• Kamryn Inman set a new season-high with three RBIs 
• Logan Pickford recorded at least two hits for the third consecutive game 
• Meghan Gray logged career-highs in RBIs (four) and hits (three), including her first career triple