2024-2025 Women's Basketball

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	1	2	3	4	T
Saint Joseph's	24	9	10	18	61
George Mason	13	9	12	21	55

SJU shot 94.4% (17-18) on FT's and 42.1% (8-19) behind the arc.

 

[Pablo]

I believe that today's attendance of 3,354 is George Mason's highest single game home attendance this school year including men's basketball and the A-10 men's soccer championship - https://sjuhawks.com/boxscore.aspx?path=wbball&id=12987

It also broke the EBA women's basketball single game record of 3,125 (excluding men's/women's doubleheaders) - https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/...documents/2024/10/25/2024-25WBBRecordBook.pdf

 

[Verdad]

Was a great game, women trailed the entire game with Suarez scoring teams first 14 points, then sitting a bunch with foul trouble.

Kennedy Harris could never really get going and others stepped up with some huge plays - Kaysia and Habib each had huge back to back blocks on defense followed by a bucket on offense.

Team cut it to two with about 2 mins left in 4th but SJU's size and defense made it very difficult for Mason to get over the hump with the final margin being the result of Mason having to foul on several consecutive possessions after not being able to tie or take the lead.

Atmosphere was one of the best I've ever experienced at EBA, those kids screaming was ear piercing. As soon as the get loud/make some noise graphic went up, decibels were over 100.

Great great great job to the staff/AD on creating that atmosphere and getting all those kids to the game - there were somewhere between 50-100 school buses there. All the kids are the ones participating in the SAC programs for FCPS.

 

[psyclone]

Was a great game, women trailed the entire game with Suarez scoring teams first 14 points, then sitting a bunch with foul trouble.

Kennedy Harris could never really get going and others stepped up with some huge plays - Kaysia and Habib each had huge back to back blocks on defense followed by a bucket on offense.

Team cut it to two with about 2 mins left in 4th but SJU's size and defense made it very difficult for Mason to get over the hump with the final margin being the result of Mason having to foul on several consecutive possessions after not being able to tie or take the lead.

Atmosphere was one of the best I've ever experienced at EBA, those kids screaming was ear piercing. As soon as the get loud/make some noise graphic went up, decibels were over 100. [FOR SURE!!!]

Great great great job to the staff/AD on creating that atmosphere and getting all those kids to the game - there were somewhere between 50-100 school buses there. All the kids are the ones participating in the SAC programs for FCPS.

Excellent summary. Game "sponsor" was Fairfax County Neighborhood and Community Services--I think it includes the SAC programs, among other things (https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/neighborhood-community-services/facilities-map). Kids were given green glow sticks to wave --did a blackout during a time-out so the glow sticks would be featured.

Many of the women's games have noon starts throughout the A10, which makes it convenient for these sorts of groups to attend. Seems to me that the Mystics do the same in their scheduling.

We shot poorly throughout most of the game and trailed by double digits much of the second and third quarter. We had a number of shots roll off, many contested in close. St Joe's looked VERY good in the first half but fortunately went cold in the 4th quarter, turned the ball over a few times and we warmed up. somewhat. But has been previously said, we just couldn't make a tying or go-ahead 3 when we had the chance.

 

[jessej]

Great game but the first quarter slow start and deficit cost them at the end.
GMU women shot poorly from the field for the first 3 quarters.

Rebounding difference was negotiable but SJUs overall height allowed them better looks and that was an early advantage.

This may be the 2nd best team that the women have played this season after #8 Maryland.

I hope there were lessons learned and points for improvement and the team works in them.

 

[psyclone]

Post game press conference:

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=413321738441094

View: https://www.facebook.com/MasonAthletics/videos/413321738441094

 

[DRK331]

Box score of the game against St Joes:

Women's Basketball vs Saint Joseph's University on 1/2/2025 - Box Score - George Mason University Athletics

The official box score of Women's Basketball vs Saint Joseph's University on 1/2/2025

gomason.com

 

[jessej]

Box score of the game against St Joes:

Women's Basketball vs Saint Joseph's University on 1/2/2025 - Box Score - George Mason University Athletics

The official box score of Women's Basketball vs Saint Joseph's University on 1/2/2025

gomason.com

note the poor shooting percentage,
and the differential in free throw shooting

 

[jessej]

rematch at St. Joes on Sun, Feb 23
assuming Mason is still in the hunt for the A-10 Championship - I hope the AD offers a bus to the game

 

[DRK331]

Pics from the game yesterday:

https://www.facebook.com/MasonAthletics/posts/pfbid04bkatms5qmt4mZbzHtKEMtuLNBNU63J4KSb3pKbJLwEE5yyAd2ucxTFchpqZfWigl

View: https://www.facebook.com/MasonAthletics/posts/pfbid04bkatms5qmt4mZbzHtKEMtuLNBNU63J4KSb3pKbJLwEE5yyAd2ucxTFchpqZfWigl

 

[Pablo]

Saint Joseph's projected as an #11 seed (automatic qualifier) - https://www.espn.com/espn/feature/s...ogy-2025-women-college-basketball-projections

FIRST FOUR OUT​

• 
  UNLV
• 
  Richmond
• 
  Virginia Tech
• 
  George Mason

 

[jessej]

Saint Joseph's projected as an #11 seed (automatic qualifier) - https://www.espn.com/espn/feature/s...ogy-2025-women-college-basketball-projections

FIRST FOUR OUT​

• 
  UNLV
• 
  Richmond
• 
  Virginia Tech
• 
  George Mason

GMU can't afford any more losses until the St. Joes rematch, and must hope the St. Joes doesn't lose until the rematch

 

[DRK331]

Full game here on Youtube of the GMU Women's basketball vs St Joes

Full game here on Youtube of the GMU Women's basketball vs St Joes

 

[Pablo]

Bonnies Travel South To Take On George Mason Sunday - St. Bonaventure

The St. Bonaventure University women's basketball team heads back out on the road for the third time in its last four contests to take on George Mason Sunday, Jan.

gobonnies.com

ST. BONAVENTURE (4-9, 0-2 A-10) at GEORGE MASON (11-2, 1-1 A-10)

"SHAW SETTLING IN
Melbourne, Australia native Zoe Shaw has started to find her groove over the last four games, averaging 14.5 points, 5.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists while shooting 44.4 percent from beyond the arc in 36.2 minutes per game.

She has scored in double figures in all four games, including two contests with 17 points and was named Atlantic 10 Rookie of the Week Dec. 23.

For the year, Shaw is averaging 8.7 points, 4.4 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game.

FRESHMEN FINDING MINUTES
The Bonnies are one of three teams in the NCAA with six freshmen averaging at least 10.0 minutes per game this season, joining Chicago State and Evansville.

Zoe Shaw leads all Bonnies freshmen with 32.7 minutes per game while Mackenzie Pettinelli sits at 24.5 minutes per contest. Caitlin Frost averages 23.9 minutes for the Brown and White.

Lena Walz plays 17.3 minutes per contest, Hannah Richardson averages 12.0 minutes while Macy Smith sits at 10.2 minutes per game."

 

[Pablo]

Halftime: George Mason 48 - St. Bonaventure 29

 

[Pablo]

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	1	2	3	4	T
St. Bonaventure	16	13	17	17	63
George Mason	27	21	14	21	83

 

[Verdad]

GMU can't afford any more losses until the St. Joes rematch, and must hope the St. Joes doesn't lose until the rematch

Its really unfortunate that 1) A10 is so weak overall after top 3, 2) we only have 3 quality games in conference, and two are on road, and most importantly 3) we lost the one quality home game we had.

Rest of the season is going to be a nail biter to avoid a bad loss (ie any remaining opponent other than SJU and Richmond), and to see if we can still one of the two away games vs SJU/Richmond.

Otherwise, we finish 24-4, squarely on the bubble with our best/only top 100 win @ Gtown (Net of 55 currently).

Reminds me a lot of the Mens Soccer team - will be devastating if the women go 24-4 and miss the tournament.

Huge game Wednesday at Richmond!

 

[psyclone]

Updated A10 power rankings including NET (St. Joe's 39, Mason 46, Richmond 36).

Week 9 A-10 Women's Basketball Power Rankings

The first week of 2025 in conference play is in the books, and the conference could not have been more chaotic! In this week’s rankings, we had a whole bunch of movement throughout all of the rankings. Saint Joseph’s reclaims the top spot in this week’s power rankings for the first time since...

www.a10talk.com

 

[Pablo]

Fordham's Murua, Dayton's Leung Garner Weekly Under Armour #A10WBB Honors

The Atlantic 10 Conference has named Fordham graduate student Irene Murua as its Women’s Basketball Player of the Week. Dayton freshman Olivia Leund was named the Rookie of the Week, her second honor of the season. The awards were announced Monday and are for games played on January 2 & 5.

atlantic10.com

HONOR ROLL
"George Mason's Paula Suárez averaged 20 points at a .500 clip, including 6 three-pointers at a .429 clip, scoring 18 points against the Hawks and 22 points against the Bonnies"

 

[Pablo]

Patriots Travel to Take On Spiders in Midweek Matchup - George Mason University Athletics

RICHMOND, Va. – The George Mason women's basketball team will travel south to play the Richmond Spiders in a midweek matchup. Tip-off is set for 6 p.m. at the Robins

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George Mason (12-2, 2-1 A-10) at Richmond (11-5, 2-1 A-10)
WHEN: Wednesday, January 8, at 6 p.m.
WHERE: Robins Center; Richmond, Va.
2023-24 RECORDS: Patriots (23-8, 14-4 A-10), Richmond (29-6, 16-2 A-10)
LIVE VIDEO: ESPN+

"George Mason is 26-40 historically with Richmond. The two teams first played in 1979, just a few years into the Patriots women's basketball program's existence. Since joining the A-10, the series stands at 4-10. The Patriots won the last matchup between the programs, 82-76."

SCOUTING THE SPIDERS
Richmond is currently 11-5, 2-1 A-10 on the season, standing 5th in the Atlantic 10. Their only losses so far this season have comes to Georgetown (55-53), #6 Texas (65-54), #18 Tennessee (92-67), Alabama (75-68), and Fordham (80-78).

Three players are currently averaging double figures in scoring for the Spiders. Junior Rachel Ullstrom averages 16.4 points and 5.8 rebounds per game. She leads the team in points, three-pointers, steals, and minutes, and was named co-Player of the Week for the A-10 conference on 11/11/24 after totaling 43 points in week one. Junior Maggie Doogan is second on the team in points per game, averaging 14.5 points and adding 5.9 rebounds per game. She is first on the team in free throws and rebounds . She was named A-10 Player of the Week on 12/9/24 after back-to-back 20-point performances.

Another notable player is graduate student Addie Budnik who averages 10.4 points and 4.1 rebounds per game. She leads the team in blocks."

The Spiders are 7th in the nation in field goal percentage (49.3) and three-point percentage (38.5). They're also 9th in fouls per game (13.1), 17th in three-pointers per game (9.3), a d 24th in assists per game (17.9).