FAIRFAX, Va. – Saint Louis fell in straight sets to George Mason on Saturday afternoon, moving to 8-5 overall and 0-2 in Atlantic 10 play.
SET 1: SLU 9, GMU 25
The Billikens fell behind early after a 5-0 run by the Patriots to open the match. An ace from
Kennedy Cooper and a kill by
Jetta Brenning got SLU on the board, but the offense couldn't recover as the Patriots used another extended run to close the set.
SET 2: SLU 20, GMU 25
Saint Louis came out strong, putting together a 6-0 surge with kills from
Irmak Gokcen,
Ellie Rink, and Brenning to grab a 6-3 lead. The set featured eight ties, with the Billikens holding even as late as 18-18. Despite the back-and-forth, George Mason capitalized on a late push to edge out the frame.
SET 3: SLU 17, GMU 25
The Billikens again started well, trading points early and pulling within 12-10 after kills from
Kayla Jansen and Rink. A late Patriot run, however, proved the difference as the hosts sealed the match.
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