George Mason women's soccer fell 2-1 to James Madison in their first road game of the season. Despite Molly Starner scoring her 10th career goal, the Patriots were unable to overcome an early two-goal deficit. This match tied both teams' records at 1-1-0. James Madison's historical advantage over Mason now stands at 18-12-4.

By the Numbers
  • George Mason scored 1 goal to James Madison's 2.
  • Molly Starner recorded her 10th career goal.
Yes, But

While George Mason's Starner showed remarkable skill to score, the team's inability to capitalize on opportunities鈥攊ncluding a missed penalty鈥攍imited their chances of a comeback.

State of Play
  • Both teams are now 1-0-1 to start the season.
  • James Madison scored both of their goals in the first half and early second half.
What's Next

George Mason will host a three-game homestand, starting with a match against the University of Pennsylvania on August 20.

Bottom Line

Despite a strong individual performance from Starner, team execution must improve as George Mason looks to bounce back in their upcoming home matches.