2026 Women's Volleyball

Yep! My mistake.

Portlandian said:

Yep! My mistake.

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I was hoping that you were correct

OOC Schedule ends with an 8-4 record
Regular Season starts on Friday

Rhode Island write up about the weekend series in Fairfax.

Both teams are coming into the series on a 2 game losing streak. Hopefully we get a home sweep vs the not-Providence Rams.



THE BASICS
Weekend Schedule
Friday, Sept. 25
5 p.m. - Rhode Island at George Mason | ESPN+ | Live Stats
Saturday, Sept. 26
12 p.m. - Rhode Island at George Mason | ESPN+ | Live Stats

RHODE ISLAND VS. GEORGE MASON - SERIES NOTES

• Rhode Island is 16-9 against George Mason all-time, in a series that dates back to 1985.
• Friday marks the Atlantic 10 opener for both teams.
• The teams split two matches last season.
• After dropping a five-match thriller to the Patriots on Nov. 1, the Rhody won in four sets the next day to snap a five-match losing streak in the series.
• George Mason enters Atlantic 10 play 8-4, riding a two-match losing streak.
• The Patriots were picked fourth in the A10 preseason poll, the highest preseason ranking in program history.
• George Mason's previous highest preseason ranking was seventh in 2019.
• Last season, George Mason posted their best season in more than 10 years, going 10-8 in conference play, their best A10 record since 2009 — its first winning season since 2010.
• George Mason qualified for the A-10 tournament for the first time since 2018, losing in the first-round to host vcu 3-1.
• Kiera Hamilton leads the conference with 3.95 kills per set.
• In 2025, Hamilton was named the A10 Rookie of the Year and also was both First-Team All Conference and on the All-Rookie team.
• Nia Thompson also was named to the All-Rookie Team.

Highlights from the win over Rhode Island

Women's Volleyball9/28/2026 2:30:00 PM

"WASHINGTON, D.C.– George Mason University women's volleyball sophomore Kiera Hamilton was named the Atlantic 10 Player of the Week, the conference announced Monday, following a record-setting weekend as the Patriots opened Atlantic 10 play with a pair of victories over Rhode Island.

Hamilton turned in a career weekend, setting career highs in both kills (27) and single-match hitting percentage (.560) across George Mason's two matches. She averaged 6.0 kills, 2.29 digs and 6.57 points per set while helping the Patriots begin conference play 2-0.

The outside hitter opened the weekend with a career-high 27 kills in Friday's 3-1 victory over Rhode Island, adding nine digs and two blocks. Her 27 kills tied for the most in a single match by an A10 player this season.

The sophomore followed with another standout performance Saturday, recording 15 kills while hitting a career-best .560. She also contributed seven digs and two service aces in George Mason's 3-0 sweep of the Rams.

Through the opening weekend of conference play, Hamilton led the A10 in both kills and points, finishing more than a full point per set ahead of the next player in each category. She also leads the conference in kills for the season.

The Patriots' offensive performance on Saturday was equally impressive, as George Mason hit .494 as a team — a new single-match program record in the rally-scoring era.
Hamilton's Player of the Week honor is the latest recognition for the sophomore, who earned A10 Rookie of the Year honors as a freshman.

With the two victories, George Mason improved to 10-4 on the season and 2-0 in Atlantic 10 play. The Patriots continue conference action on Fridey, October 2 at Davidson. First serve is set for 7 p.m."

Looks like GMU won today as well!


Team of the fall sports!

Women's Volleyball10/5/2026 2:30:00 PM

"WASHINGTON, D.C. – George Mason University women's volleyball middle blocker Mia Hazelett was named the Atlantic 10 Defensive Player of the Week, the league announced Monday, following a dominant weekend at Davidson.

Hazelett helped lead the Patriots to a perfect 2-0 weekend, earning a pair of 3-1 victories over the Wildcats as George Mason improved to 4-0 in Atlantic 10 play and 12-4 overall.

The middle blocker was dominant at the net throughout the weekend, averaging 1.86 kills and 2.79 points per set while recording 13 blocks and five service aces across the two matches.

Hazelett opened the weekend with four kills, four blocks and a service ace on Friday. She followed with a career-high nine blocks on Saturday, tying for the third-most blocks in a single match in the nation on Saturday. She also added three kills and four aces in the performance.

The nine-block effort marked a new career high for Hazelett and capped a standout weekend in which she made an impact both offensively and defensively.

The weekly honor marks Hazelett's first Atlantic 10 Defensive Player of the Week award."

Also no at-large buzz.

Portlandian said:

112

George Mason

12-4

Atlantic 10

6-3

1-1

5-0

0-0

Also no at-large buzz.

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IMO
overall ranking is too low - although the record to date is fantastic for GMU
need to win the A-10 for the auto entry
or raise the ranking to at least 75 - which will be nearly impossible with league play

Massey VB Rankings

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Today's Match vs Fordham is not on ESPN+
in trouble with the 1-4 Fordham

Final: Fordham 3 - GMU 1: https://fordhamsports.com/sidearmstats/wvball/summary

Pablo said:

Final: Fordham 3 - GMU 1

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also undefeated in league play Dayton loses to St. Louis

Final: Fordham 3 - GMU 1