Good Morning Mason Nation. It’s always good when visiting a place to get accustomed to their traditions.

Mason’s men’s soccer team did exactly that on Saturday night when visiting Pittsburgh, instituting their own Steel Curtain Defense, to earn a HUGE road win.

We’ve got all the details and so much more!

What else is stirring in today’s Brew? Check it out!

⚽️ So Fresh, So Clean
🏀 Hoop Dreams
🟡 Golden Girls
​⭐ And much, much more!

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 So Fresh, So Clean. As the calendar ticks towards the end of the schedule, every minute, every game becomes more and more critical.

Some people may call the Ghost Busters. We called in the Mason men’s soccer defensive unit.

The Patriots stifling effort on Saturday provided the Green & Gold with a crucial 1-0 road victory over Duquesne to keep Mason in the hunt for a spot in the upcoming A-10 Tournament.

Sophomore defender Kelly Janssen scored his second goal of the season off an assist from Luis Maestre, who has now assisted on six of Mason’s 14 goals (that he didn’t score), this year.

Netminder Jaume Salvado posted his third shutout of the season for the Green & Gold.

With three conference games remaining, the Patriots are just one point out of the final spot and two points out from a tie for fifth-place.

📝: Game Recap - Mason 1, Duquesne 0

🔼 Golden Girls. No, no, we’re not talking about Betty White and the girls.

We’re talking the golden anniversary of the Mason women’s basketball program!

During the 2023-24 season, the Patriots are recognizing and celebrating 50 years of women's basketball at GMU.

Throughout the year, the program and department will be highlighting major milestones, events and athletes over the past 50 years. One of the first women's varsity sports offered at the university, women's basketball saw the signing of Title IX and the transition into a Division I program less than 10 years after its inception.
 
The Patriots played their first game in February of 1974 and became a Division I program prior to the 1982-83 season. Mason joined the Colonial Athletic Association for the 1985-86 season and relocated to the Atlantic 10 Conference during the 2013-14 school year.
 
Stay tuned throughout the coming month for more features, information and so much more.

🔼 Blinged Out. No one forgets when they get that special bling!

Saturday night was a special night for the Green & Gold as the Mason Softball Fest was held and the Patriots celebrated their first-ever Atlantic 10 title with some fresh bling.

An incredible crowd of family, friends and supporters gathered to reflect on an unforgettable spring and look forward to a bright, bright future.

📸: Pix To Click
🎥: The Real MVP

🔼 Getting It Started. And now we go.

Mason’s swimming & diving programs opened up their dual meet season this past weekend against nearby rival, Towson.

The Tigers came out victorious in both the men’s and women’s side, but the Patriots tallied eight event victories on the day.

✍️: The Full Recap

🔼 Hoop Dreams. Mason Madness on Friday, Open Practice on Saturday.

This upcoming weekend is a hoop lovers dream as Mason fans will get a sneak peek at our new look men’s and women’s basketball squads as we are now under 30 days away from the start of the 2023-24 season.

Friday night at 7 will be the return of Mason Madness, followed by open practices at EagleBank Arena on Saturday at 10 am for the men and 12 pm for the women.

🌟 MASON MADNESS IS BACK!

There’s an excitement building in the air and that excitement will reach fever pitch on Friday, Oct. 13th.

Mason Madness is BACK!

On Friday, October 13 at 7 p.m., EagleBank Arena will host the official kick-off to George Mason men's and women's basketball season. Mason Madness is presented by The Main on University. The Main on University is Mason Nations Official Student Housing Partner Located across from the Field House just steps from campus.
 
Mason fans will be introduced to the student-athletes from each team and hear from new men's basketball head coach Tony Skinn ('06) and women's basketball head coach Vanessa Blair-Lewis. Each team also will take part in a scrimmage on the EagleBank Arena floor.
 
In addition, Mason Athletics will welcome back the Green Machine for performances throughout the evening. The event also will feature performances from Mason Spirit and a variety of George Mason student organizations.
 
Mason Madness is free for all attendees and no ticket is required. The first 2000 fans in attendance will receive a complimentary Mason glow stick!

Also on hand at Mason Madness will be Uber Eats, the Virginia Army National Guard and many other proud partners of Patriot Athletics.

🤔 PATRIOT TRIVIA

Dishing It Out. Luis Maestre sure loves to share.

In Saturday’s win at Duquesne, the grad student dished out his sixth assist of the season. Not including the goal he scored, he has assisted on nearly half of Mason’s goals this season.

The six assists is the most by a Patriot since 2017 when Henning Dirks had seven assists.

Who holds the single season record for most assists in a season?

Got a guess?

Scroll on down to the bottom of this email for the answer!

Patriot Trivia is sponsored by our official Student Housing Partner,
The Main on University

📅 WHAT’S ON TAP?

Monday, October 9
🎾 Women’s Tennis at Howard @ 11am
⛳️ Men’s Golf at USF Invitational (Tampa, Fla.)

Tuesday, October 10
⛳️ Men’s Golf at USF Invitational (Tampa, Fla.)
🎾 Men’s Tennis at ITA Regional (Lynchburg, Va.)

Wednesday, October 11
🎾 Men’s Tennis at ITA Regional (Lynchburg, Va.)

Thursday, October 12
⚽ Women’s Soccer at Dayton @ 7pm
🎾 Men’s Tennis at ITA Regional (Lynchburg, Va.)

Friday, October 6
🏀 MASON MADNESS - Eagle Bank Arena @ 7pm
👟 Cross Country at IC4A/ECAC Championships
🏊 Swimming vs. Davidson (Hampton, Va.)
🏐 Volleyball vs. Loyola Chicago @ 6pm
🎾 Men’s Tennis at ITA Regional (Lynchburg, Va.)

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🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: Eduardo Lima with 9 in 1997.

Patriot Trivia is sponsored by our official Student Housing Partner,
The Main on University

⭐️ Let’s Get This Week Started, Y’all!