George Mason Women’s Soccer Prepares for VCU Showdown
Event Details
- Location: George Mason Stadium, Fairfax, Virginia
- Date and Time: Saturday, October 11, at 6:00 PM
- Teams: George Mason Patriots (4-7-2, 3-2-0) vs. VCU Rams (4-8-2, 2-3-0)
- Previous Meeting: The last encounter ended in a 0-0 draw on September 22, 2024
- All-Time Series Record: Patriots lead, 15 wins, 11 losses, and 10 draws
Watch the Match: The game can be viewed live on ESPN+ and live stats will be available for fans.
Ticket Information
Tickets for the 2025 George Mason Women’s Soccer season are available for purchase. Entry for all regular-season home games will require a ticket, priced at $10 for adults and $5 for children under 12 and George Mason faculty/staff. Tickets can be bought online, via phone at 703-993-3270, or at the George Mason Stadium gate on game day. Group discounts are offered for parties of 15 or more, with additional details available through the university’s athletics website.
Promotional Activities
This match will feature “Kids Night,” offering various activities such as face painting, coloring stations, and poster-making. Additionally, halftime will see a special recognition event for the 50th Anniversary of the WAGS Tournament. Fans are encouraged to stay after the game to meet and get autographs from George Mason Women’s Soccer players. Note: Admission is free for students, with tickets obtainable through Mason360 or at the stadium on game day.
Game Preview
In their quest for improvement, the George Mason Patriots return home after a narrow 0-1 defeat against Duquesne, their second Atlantic 10 conference loss this season. Despite this recent setback, the Patriots maintain an unbeaten record against conference rivals at home. The team aims to improve its offensive performance, which has been spotty, as evidenced by a mere three shot attempts in the last match. Fans hope for a resurgence similar to the team’s outstanding 4-0 home victory over St. Bonaventure earlier this season.
Scouting the Opposition: VCU Rams
The VCU Rams are led by standout freshman forward Isabelle Franklin and redshirt junior forward Jensyn Lins, each with eight points this season, featuring two goals and four assists. Junior midfielder Vivian Vendt has also contributed with two goals, while a diverse group of six other players have added to the Rams’ scoring tally.
In goal, junior goalkeeper Mia Pongratz has been a central figure for VCU, starting every match this season. Pongratz boasts three shutouts, with 67 saves and a goals-against average of 2.01.
George Mason Patriots Team Overview
Under the guidance of second-year head coach Aaron Brunner, the Patriots have returned a strong core of players, including 14 returning athletes, highlighted by six seniors. Key returning players include goalkeeper Selamawit Caldart and defenders Tessa Niedzwiedzki and Zoë Vidaurre.
The squad also includes valuable juniors and sophomores, such as defender Julia Bike and midfielder Isabella Yousefi, while adding 11 new players, including graduate transfers and freshmen to bolster the team dynamics.
Upcoming Schedule
George Mason’s 2025 campaign features an array of competitive matches, with 18 regular-season games, 10 of which will take place at home. The Patriots recently entered A-10 competition with a solid 2-1 victory over George Washington and are prepared for a strong finish to the season with additional A-10 matchups against teams like Davidson, Fordham, Dayton, and Saint Joseph’s.
