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Billikens Softball Drops Series Finale at George Mason
Saint Louis unable to hold late lead against Atlantic 10 rival
Apr. 13, 2026 at 9:13am
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A cubist interpretation of the intense softball rivalry between the Saint Louis Billikens and George Mason Patriots.Fairfax TodayThe Saint Louis University Billikens softball team dropped the series finale against the George Mason Patriots in Fairfax, Virginia on April 12, 2026. The Billikens led 2-1 heading into the sixth inning, but George Mason scored three runs in the bottom of the sixth to rally and win the game 4-2.
Why it matters
This loss drops the Billikens to 23-18 overall and 10-8 in Atlantic 10 conference play, making their path to the conference tournament more challenging. George Mason improves to 27-14 overall and 12-6 in the A-10, solidifying their position in the upper half of the league standings.
The details
Saint Louis took an early 1-0 lead in the top of the third inning, but George Mason tied the game at 1-1 in the bottom of the fourth. The Billikens regained the lead 2-1 in the top of the sixth, but the Patriots rallied for three runs in the bottom half of the inning to take a 4-2 lead that they would not relinquish.
- The game was played on April 12, 2026 in Fairfax, Virginia.
- Saint Louis took a 1-0 lead in the top of the third inning.
- George Mason tied the game 1-1 in the bottom of the fourth inning.
- Saint Louis regained the lead 2-1 in the top of the sixth inning.
- George Mason scored three runs in the bottom of the sixth inning to take a 4-2 lead.
The players
Saint Louis University Billikens
The softball team representing Saint Louis University, a private Jesuit research university located in St. Louis, Missouri.
George Mason Patriots
The athletic teams of George Mason University, a public research university located in Fairfax, Virginia.
What’s next
The Billikens will look to bounce back in their next Atlantic 10 series against the Dayton Flyers on April 18-20, 2026.
The takeaway
This loss is a setback for the Billikens' hopes of securing a high seed in the upcoming Atlantic 10 softball tournament, but they will have opportunities to improve their conference standing in the final weeks of the regular season.
