FAIRFAX, Va. (Interstat) — A surging George Mason looks to complete a regular-season sweep and solidify its Atlantic 10 standing when it hosts crosstown rival George Washington in a women’s basketball matchup Saturday at EagleBank Arena. The Patriots (18-8, 9-4 A-10) enter on a strong run, having won five of their last six games, including a 67-55 victory at Loyola Chicago on Wednesday. They currently sit near the top of the conference standings. The Revolutionaries (14-14, 6-7), meanwhile, have struggled for consistency, alternating wins and losses over their past eight contests. They are coming off a 57-54 overtime win against Richmond on Wednesday. George Mason won the first meeting this season decisively, 59-46, at George Washington on Jan. 11. The Patriots’ defense held the Revolutionaries to just 29.6% shooting from the field in that game. A key matchup will feature two of the conference’s top guards. George Washington’s Gabby Reynolds is averaging 17.1 points per game over her last seven contests, including a 22-point performance in the overtime win over Richmond. She will be countered by George Mason’s Zahirah Walton, who is coming off a 22-point game of her own at Loyola Chicago and provides versatile production, averaging 12.4 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 3.0 assists over the same seven-game span. For George Washington, finding secondary scoring behind Reynolds will be critical. Sara Lewis and Kamari Sims were contributors in the last outing, but the Revolutionaries rank near the bottom of the A-10 in scoring offense. George Mason boasts one of the league’s top defenses, allowing just 57.9 points per game in conference play. The Patriots can leverage their size and depth, with players like Mary Amoateng and Jada Brown providing support around Walton. A win would bolster George Mason’s case for a high seed in the upcoming Atlantic 10 tournament. For George Washington, the game represents an opportunity to level the season series and build momentum with a signature road win against a top-tier conference opponent. Tip-off is scheduled for 2 p.m. EST on Saturday.