Saint Louis beats George Mason 3-2 in five sets

Saint Louis beat George Mason 3-2 on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, at Chaifetz Pavillion in St. Louis, taking the deciding fifth set 16-14.

How the match played out

The Patriots won the opening set 25-18, but the Billikens answered with a 25-21 win in the second and a 25-17 win in the third to lead 2-1.

George Mason forced a fifth set by taking the fourth 25-20. Saint Louis then closed out the fifth 16-14.

Records

George Mason finished Friday’s match 13-9 overall. Saint Louis improved to 11-10. Official postgame report

Up next

The two teams meet again on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. ET in St. Louis, with the Patriots again on the road.