George Mason Secures First Atlantic 10 Women's Basketball Championship with Win Over St. Joseph's

The Patriots defeated the Hawks 73-58, earning their first NCAA Tournament bid in program history.

George Mason defeated St. Joseph's 73-58 in the Atlantic 10 women's basketball championship game, securing an automatic NCAA Tournament bid.
This marks George Mason's first-ever Atlantic 10 title and NCAA Tournament appearance, with standout performances from Paula Suarez (23 points) and Zahirah Walton (19 points).
St. Joseph's, despite defeating higher-seeded teams Rhode Island and Richmond to reach the final, struggled to contain George Mason's dominant third-quarter surge, including a 14-0 run.
The Hawks' Mackenzie Smith and Laura Ziegler led their team with 19 and 18 points respectively, but their efforts weren't enough to overcome George Mason's efficient offense and strong defense.
With this loss, St. Joseph's now awaits their postseason fate, hoping for an at-large NCAA Tournament bid or a potential WNIT berth.