George Mason men's volleyball triumphed over Princeton in a dramatic five-set match on Senior Night, concluding with an ace by Elijah Lazor to secure a 15-13 victory. This win marks the Patriots' 20th of the season, a milestone they haven't reached since 2008, and extends their home win streak to 12 games. Key performances included Georgi Zahariev鈥檚 record-setting 59 assists and Robert Evangelista鈥檚 career-high of 19 kills. Despite being outhit and outblocked, the Patriots prevailed thanks to their service aces and strategic challenges during the match.

By the Numbers
  • George Mason achieved their 20th win of the season for the first time since 2008.
  • Zahariev recorded a career-high 59 assists, surpassing his previous record of 53.
  • Evangelista tallied a career-high 19 kills, breaking his previous record of 17.
Yes, But

While George Mason dominated key metrics such as service aces and assists, they struggled with hitting efficiency (.172 in the fifth set) compared to Princeton's .211. This illustrates that while the Patriots won, there are areas for improvement before facing tougher competition ahead.

State of Play
  • George Mason has won 10 consecutive matches and is currently 8-2 in EIVA play.
  • Princeton's season struggle continues as they fell to 5-14 overall and 1-9 in conference play.
What's Next

The Patriots will close out their regular season with a pivotal two-game series against No. 15 Penn State, starting on April 17, where they aim to solidify their standing heading into postseason play.

Bottom Line

George Mason鈥檚 ability to win critical moments against Princeton highlights their growing resilience, but they must elevate their overall play before facing ranked opponents in the upcoming series.