The George Mason women’s basketball team is set to play against the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles on Wednesday, November 19, at 7 p.m. ET. The game will be held at EagleBank Arena in Fairfax, Virginia, and can be streamed live on ESPN+.
This matchup marks the first meeting between the Patriots and the Eagles. Florida Gulf Coast recently faced the Davidson Wildcats on November 8, but they lost that game 51-77.
About the Eagles
Florida Gulf Coast had a strong performance last season, finishing with a record of 30-4 and going undefeated in ASUN play at 18-0. So far this season, they are averaging 71.5 points per game and shooting well, with a 48.2% success rate from the field. Defensively, they hold opponents to 57.0 points per game and 32.4% shooting overall.
Star player Karina Gordon leads the Eagles with 13.5 points per game, showcasing impressive shooting rates. Sinai Douglas contributes with 12.5 points and 6.5 rebounds, while Nay Staton and Jordan Campbell are strong on the boards, both averaging 7.5 rebounds per game. In the ASUN, the Eagles rank at the top in several key statistics, including rebounds and defensive rebounds.
Spotlight on the Patriots
- Zahirah Walton was recognized as the A-10 co-Player of the Week for her outstanding performance earlier this month.
- The Patriots celebrated their first Atlantic 10 championship last season, which also earned them a spot in the NCAA Tournament.
- For this season, Walton and teammate Kennedy Harris were named to the Preseason First Team, and Hawa Komara made the Second Team.
- Head coach Vanessa Blair-Lewis is once again on the Kathy Delaney-Smith Coach of the Year Watch List.
- The team has welcomed two new graduate students this season: MJ Johnson and Hawa Komara.
- Six freshmen are joining the Patriots this year, bringing fresh energy and talent.
In a recent trend on social media, fans are buzzing with excitement about the season opener and speculating on the team’s chances against other strong opponents. Analytics show that teams with strong rebounding stats generally perform better over the season, making FGCU’s high rebound margin noteworthy.
Looking ahead, the Patriots will face the Maryland Terps on Sunday, November 23, at 2:30 p.m., in another important matchup. This will be broadcast on the Big Ten Network.
