FAIRFAX, Va. – George Mason softball (22–18, 9–9 A-10) is set to host Mount St. Mary's (13–23, 9–7 MAAC) at the GMU Softball Complex on Wednesday, April 15. First pitch is scheduled for 5 p.m. and admission is free for all attendees.
The matchup against Mount St. Mary's will be available to watch on ESPN+ and can also be followed via live stats online.
SCOUTING THE OPPONENT
Mount St. Mary's enters the matchup following a three-game series against conference opponent Canisius, where they were swept with scores of 1–3, 0–1, and 1–2.
George Mason holds a 34–16 advantage in the all-time series, with Wednesday marking the 51st meeting between the programs. In their most recent matchup, the Patriots earned a 6–1 victory at the Mount last season, the first meeting between the teams since 2016. Mount St. Mary's is 10–19 all-time on the road against George Mason.
Offensively, Avery Dinges leads the Mountaineers with a .402 batting average, totaling 41 hits, 13 doubles, 27 runs scored, and 31 stolen bases. Gina Del Giorno is also a key contributor, hitting .370 with 40 hits and 17 runs scored. Kelsie Bandelow leads the team with 17 RBIs, while Tristin Koerner provides power with a team-high three home runs.
In the circle, Mount St. Mary's carries a team ERA of 5.40, allowing 271 hits and 195 runs on the season. Emmaleigh Zagrodnicheck leads the pitching staff with a 3.32 ERA across 59.0 innings pitched. Sophia Schmehl has logged a team-high 64.0 innings with a 3.50 ERA, recording 42 strikeouts. Ellie Meier adds depth with a 3.73 ERA over 50.2 innings.
LAST TIME OUT
Over the weekend, George Mason went 2–1 to secure an Atlantic 10 series win against Saint Louis. The Patriots opened the series with a 3–2 victory before the Billikens responded with a 4–1 win in Game 2. George Mason closed the series with a 4–2 come-from-behind victory in the finale.
Abbey Lane delivered a standout two-way performance in the circle and at the plate. In Game 1, she recorded a career-high eight strikeouts in a complete-game effort, earning her 10th win of the season. At the plate, Lane came through in Game 3—her third-inning double sparked the offense, and she later scored to put the Patriots on the board. In the sixth inning, she added a sacrifice fly to drive in the final run of the game.
Over the three games, Logan Pickford hit .429 with a .556 on-base percentage, totaling three hits, one run, and one RBI. Alyssa Hopkins continued her strong freshman campaign, adding three hits and an RBI in the series.
