Washington, D.C., October 9, 2025
News Summary
The George Mason University women’s volleyball team faced a tough challenge against George Washington University at the Charles E. Smith Center. Despite a strong start, George Mason fell to George Washington with set scores of 23-25, 10-25, 25-16, and 14-25. With this defeat, GMU’s overall record dropped to 11-5 while GWU improved to 11-6. The match showcased a fierce rivalry, with key performances from George Mason’s players, including a remarkable attacking percentage in the third set. Both teams will aim to enhance their standings in the Atlantic 10 conference moving forward.
Washington, D.C. – The George Mason University women’s volleyball team faced a challenging match against George Washington University on October 8, 2025, at the Charles E. Smith Center. The Patriots developed a strong rivalry against the Colonials, but they faced defeat in a hard-fought match.
George Washington won the match with set scores of 23–25, 10–25, 25–16, and 14–25. With this outcome, George Mason’s overall record fell to 11-5, and their Atlantic 10 conference record now stands at 4-1. In contrast, George Washington improved their record to 11-6 overall and 4-1 in the Atlantic 10 conference.
Heading into the match, George Mason had an impressive overall record of 11-4 and was unbeaten in the conference at 4-0, marking their best start to conference play since joining the Atlantic 10. They entered the match on a five-match win streak, providing them with significant momentum. Meanwhile, George Washington had an overall record of 10-6 and a conference record of 3-1, having previously won both matchups against George Mason last season.
In this recent match, George Mason showed some strong performances, particularly in the third set where they hit a remarkable attacking percentage of .435. However, George Washington responded powerfully, recording a .524 hitting percentage in the fourth set. Throughout the match, George Mason tallied 40 kills, 50 digs, and six blocks, with noteworthy contributions from sophomore Autumn Martinez-Robinson. Additionally, both Alexis Rodriguez and Taylor Treahy, who are also sophomores, have previously received A-10 Offensive Player of the Week awards this season, highlighting the team’s talent.
This loss continues to highlight the ongoing rivalry, with George Washington leading the all-time series against George Mason with an impressive 49-15 record. Each match adds another chapter to this storied competition, as both teams strive for improvement in the Atlantic 10 standings this season.
As the season progresses, George Mason will be looking to regain their momentum and secure their standing in the conference in the upcoming matches.
Key Match Statistics
- Total Kills by George Mason: 40
- Total Digs by George Mason: 50
- Total Blocks by George Mason: 6
- Set Scores: 23–25, 10–25, 25–16, 14–25
Team Records
| Team | Overall Record | Conference Record |
|---|---|---|
| George Mason | 11-5 | 4-1 |
| George Washington | 11-6 | 4-1 |
Background Context
The George Washington Colonials and George Mason Patriots hold a long-standing rivalry in women’s volleyball, with George Washington establishing dominance in the all-time series. As both teams have been competing in the Atlantic 10, the matches have taken on extra significance beyond just league standings. Last season, George Washington earned victories in both encounters against George Mason.
With continued challenges ahead, both teams will aim to capitalize on their strengths as they work to improve their standings as the season progresses in the Atlantic 10 conference.
FAQ
- What was the outcome of the match between George Mason University and George Washington University?
- George Washington won the match against George Mason with set scores of 23–25, 10–25, 25–16, and 14–25.
- What were the overall records of both teams before the match?
- George Mason entered the match with an overall record of 11-4, while George Washington had an overall record of 10-6.
- What was George Mason’s record in the Atlantic 10 before the match?
- George Mason had a conference record of 4-0 in the Atlantic 10 prior to the match.
- Who were some of the key performers for George Mason in the match?
- Key contributions for George Mason included a strong performance from Autumn Martinez-Robinson.
- How did George Washington perform in the match compared to George Mason?
- In the third set, George Mason hit a .435 hitting percentage, while George Washington hit .524 in the fourth set.
- What was the all-time series record between George Washington and George Mason before this match?
- George Washington led the all-time series against George Mason 49-15.
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Additional Resources
- George Washington Sports News
- Wikipedia: George Mason University
- George Mason Patriots Sports News
- Google Search: Women’s Volleyball
- George Washington Sports News
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Volleyball
- George Mason Patriots Sports News
- Google News: George Washington University Volleyball
- George Washington Sports News
- Google Scholar: Volleyball
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