FAIRFAX, Va. – Behind a team effort that saw six Billikens in the kills column, SLU earned its second conference win here Saturday afternoon, with a 3-0 sweep of George Mason.
 
The win moves the Billikens to 9-7 on the season and 2-2 conference play.
 
Riding its momentum from their five-set victory Friday night, the Billikens picked up where they left off in their second match of the weekend against the Patriots and jumped out to a 7-1 lead in the first set. Hitting .290 in the opening set, the Billikens coasted to a 25-18 victory to take the early lead.
 
Set two was a back-and-forth affair, but the Billikens ultimately got the edge on .300 hitting with four service aces and 12 kills leading the way to a 25-22 win.
 
George Mason showed fight in the third, taking a 10-5 lead early in the set. But the Billikens fought their way back, going on a 7-0 run to take the 12-10 advantage. From there, SLU did not trail, finishing off their sweep of the Patriots with a third set, 25-21, victory.
 
Jillian Mattingly led the Billikens with 10 kills while Delaney Rice and Josie Newcom added eight, apiece, and Kate Aupperle tallied 30 assists.
 
SLU will be back in action for a rare midweek matchup, hosting Loyola Chicago Tuesday night at 6 p.m.
 
RESULTS 
Saint Louis 3, George Mason 2 (25-18, 25-22, 25-21)
Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023 | Recreation & Athletic Complex (Fairfax, Va.)