FAIRFAX, Va. — George Mason (5-2-3, 1-0-1) defeated Fordham (3-5-1, 0-2-0) 4-2 on Thursday night at George Mason. This victory marked their first conference win of the season and their first win against Fordham after a six-game losing streak over seven years. The Green & Gold finished with a 23-5 advantage in shots, including a season-high 13 shots on goal, and scored three times in the second half.

The Patriots turned their early pressure into the opening goal when Kylie Beauregard scored at 6:55 of the first half. Fordham answered through Julia Acosta at 19:54, and the Green & Gold put three later shots on goal before going into halftime tied 1-1.

After a 10-minute stint on the bench, Mia Casciani made an immediate impact upon returning to the pitch, scoring at 72:13 off an assist from Kylie Beauregard to put the Patriots back in front.

Fordham answered with an equalizer at 77:13, but the Patriots responded just over a minute later. Molly Starner's penalty kick was saved, but she followed up on the rebound and found the back of the net at 78:30 to restore Mason's lead, 3-2.

Casciani added another goal at 80:31, assisted by Beauregard and Kasey Maida, marking her second brace of the season. The Green & Gold continued to apply pressure down the stretch, recording five shots and three corners over the final 10 minutes to close out the 4-2 victory.

Casciani scored twice on two shots, putting both attempts on goal. Beauregard recorded a season-high two assists while taking four shots and netting one. Starner scored the game-winning goal and finished with five shots, including three on goal. Keira Jeffries put all four of her shots on frame.

Up next, the Patriots travel to Saint Louis, Mo., to face Saint Louis on Sunday, Sept. 27, at 2 p.m.