Exciting Showdown: Patriots Face Lindenwood for First-Ever Matchup This Sunday – George Mason University Athletics

George Mason vs. Lindenwood
WHEN: Sunday, February 23, at 12 p.m.
WHERE: George Mason Stadium, Fairfax, VA
WATCH: Live on ESPN+

The George Mason Patriots women’s lacrosse team will play the Lindenwood Lions on Sunday, February 23, 2025, at noon. It’s the first time these teams will face each other. Both are coming in strong with two wins each this season.

Last season, the Patriots had their best performance since 2019, finishing with a record of 10-8. They also qualified for the Atlantic 10 tournament for the first time in years, thanks to head coach Kara Mupo.

Key Players for George Mason

• Daniella Jimenez and Dahlia Trippel are the top scorers, each with 11 goals. Jimenez has added 5 assists; Trippel has 2.
• The Patriots excel in draw controls, leading 60-50 overall.
• Catherine Pollard won A-10 Rookie of the Week for her performance against Gardner-Webb, scoring 2 goals and 2 assists.
• George Mason was predicted to finish 7th in the A-10 Preseason Poll.
• The team lost 51% of last season’s scoring, including standout player Shannon Tuozzo.
• Key returners include 2024 All-Rookie Team member Daniella Jimenez and last season’s second-leading scorer, Dahlia Trippel.
• This year, the team added nine newcomers.

About Lindenwood

Lindenwood comes in with a powerful offense, averaging 15.5 goals per game over two matches. Their star players include Alissa DiGiacinto, who has scored 9 goals and 2 assists, and Reese Krieger with 8 goals. The Lions have impressive shooting stats, converting 52.5% of their shots.

In draw controls, they have a significant advantage at 39-19, thanks to graduate attacker Ryleigh Cavanaugh. Defensively, Lindenwood allows an average of 10 goals per game and has caused 22 turnovers. Their goalkeeper, Aislinn Sweeney, has a .535 save percentage and a goals-against average of 10.79.

What’s Next?

After facing Lindenwood, George Mason will play again on Wednesday, February 26, at 4 p.m. against Longwood, also at George Mason Stadium. Admission is free, and fans can catch the game live on ESPN+.