FAIRFAX, Va. – The Explorers and Patriots finished the night in a 0-0 tie after 90 minutes of play. La Salle is now 3-5-3 (2-1-1 in conference) in 2022, and George Mason goes to 2-7-1 (1-2-1 in conference).
 
How it Happened –

• Although goals were limited tonight, both offenses started the game strong. Nigel Buckley got in the box in the sixth minute and put a shot on goal that was blocked by the George Mason goalkeeper.
• In the 17^th minute the Patriots applied their own offensive pressure on a breakaway to the goal, but Filip Sabatti dove in front to block the shot and keep the game scoreless.
• In the second half La Salle had one of their best scoring chances as Daniel Smith sent a pass to Nigel Buckley in the middle of the box, but his shot was wide of the net.
• In the 83^rd minute Justin Brunow weaved his way in the box to get a shot on goal but was saved in traffic by the Patriots goalkeeper.

Inside the Numbers –

• La Salle led the way with nine shots on the night, four being on goal. George Mason had eight shots, three being on goal.
• Filip Sabatti had three saves during the contest.
• La Salle had four corner kicks opposite to George Mason's three.
• There were 21 total fouls, 12 for La Salle and nine for George Mason.

 
Up Next –

• La Salle will return home on Saturday, October 8^th at 7 p.m. to take on Rhode Island (5-1-4) in another A-10 conference match.
• The match will be streamed on ESPN+.