George Mason's women's basketball team (23-9, 16-2 A-10) is set to face Quinnipiac (26-6, 19-1 MAAC) in the First Round of the Women's Basketball Invitational Tournament on Thursday, March 19, at EagleBank Arena, Fairfax, VA. This marks their first-ever meeting, with both teams having recently scored significant victories against a common opponent, Rider. The game will air live on ESPN+ at 7 p.m. ET with coverage by Steve Kolbe and Debbie Taneyhill.

By the Numbers
  • Quinnipiac averages 76.5 points per game while allowing 51.3, yielding a +25.2 scoring margin.
  • George Mason boasts its first regular season championship with 16 conference wins, the most in program history.
State of Play
  • This is the Patriots' second appearance in the WBIT, with their last postseason game hosting in 2018.
  • Head Coach Vanessa Blair-Lewis is the longest-tenured Black female head coach in Division 1 basketball at 27 years.
What's Next

A victory could propel the Patriots to face either #2 Stanford or #7 LMU (CA) on Sunday, March 22, with game details pending.

Bottom Line

This matchup is crucial for the Patriots, not just for advancing in the tournament but also for solidifying their recent program milestones, including the potential 100th win for Coach Blair-Lewis.