Wake Forest University
George Mason University
Wake Forest Facing George Mason in Non-Conference Action
9/19/2021 12:44:00 PM | Men's Soccer
The Demon Deacons will face the Patriots on Monday night for the team's fourth non-conference match of the season.
FAIRFAX, Va. -- Wake Forest men's soccer will compete in its lone road non-conference match of the season on Monday night when the Demon Deacons travel to Fairfax, Va., to take on George Mason.
Kick-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. and the match will air live on ESPN+.
The Matchup
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Wake Forest and George Mason will meet on Monday night for the Demon Deacons only non-ACC road match of the year
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Wake Forest is coming off a victory over No. 5 Pitt, as the Demon Deacons defeated the Panthers 3-1 on Friday night at Spry Stadium.
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George Mason, meanwhile, fell to Saint Joseph's by a final of 3-1 on Friday night in Philadelphia.
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This will be the fourth all-time meeting between the two schools.
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The Demon Deacons lead the all time series 3-0-0.
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Wake Forest has outscored George Mason 6-2 over those three meetings.
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The last meeting between the two sides was during the 2003 season when the Deacs beat the Patriots 2-1 at Spry Stadium.
Last Time Out
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Wake Forest defeated No. 5 Pitt in the program's ACC home opener.
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It was the Demon Deacons' first win over a ranked opponent so far this season.
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Senior Kyle Holcomb bagged his third goal in five games so far on the campaign. His opening goal was the 24th of his Wake Forest career, moving him ahead of former teammate Bruno Lapa on the all-time goals chart.
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Sophomore Garrison Tubbs notched his first career goal when he headed home a cross from redshirt junior Jake Swallen.
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Sophomore Chase Oliver scored his second goal of the season when he came off the bench to further the Wake Forest advantage in the second half.
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Freshman Trace Alphin made his second successive appearance in net for the Deacs. Alphin made three saves and earned his first collegiate win.
Quick Hits
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Holcomb's goal against the Panthers put him 20th in career points (54) in program history.
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The San Marcos, Calif., native also moved into 15th all-time in career goals with 24. His opening goal moved him ahead of former teammate Bruno Lapa on the Wake Forest all-time goals chart.
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Oliver has scored two goals and provided an assist this season. His five points are second-most on the Wake Forest squad.
Scouting the Patriots
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George Mason finished the 2020-21 season with a 0-6-3 overall record. The Patriots played four consecutive games that went to double overtime, losing one and drawing three.
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George Mason this season currently sits at 1-4-1. The Patriots lost their A-10 opener to Saint Joseph's 3-1 on Friday night.
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The Patriots are coached by former North Carolina lead man Elmar Bolowich and are 1-1-0 at George Mason Stadium this season.
Looking Ahead
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Wake Forest will remain on the road next Friday for the team's third ACC match this season, this time facing NC State.
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Kick-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. and the contest will air on ACC Network Extra.
