COLLEGE PARK (Interstat) — George Mason will carry a 2-0 record into its first road game of the season when the Patriots visit Maryland in a women’s NCAA Division I basketball game on Sunday at Xfinity Center in College Park, Md. The Terrapins enter at 0-1 and will be playing their home opener.

George Mason opened the season with a 91-71 win over Temple and followed with a 66-60 home victory over Akron. Summer Yancy has powered the Patriots early, finishing with 21 points, seven rebounds, three assists and one block in 37 minutes against Akron after posting 14 points, nine rebounds, two assists and two blocks in 31 minutes against Temple. Mary-Kate Tshibuabua added 10 points, seven rebounds, two assists and two blocks in 27 minutes in the Akron win, while Anovia Sheals contributed 10 points, four rebounds and two assists in 36 minutes. The Patriots have received production from their guards and frontcourt and will need that balance to continue against a Maryland team looking for its first victory.

Maryland opened with a 101-93 loss at South Carolina. Addi Mack scored 35 points and added six assists and three rebounds in 32 minutes. Oluchi Okananwa added 11 points, nine rebounds and four assists in 26 minutes, and Bri McDaniel finished with 11 points, three rebounds and six assists in 34 minutes. The Terrapins showed scoring ability in a fast-paced opener and will return to Xfinity Center seeking a stronger defensive performance.

The matchup features George Mason’s 2-0 start against Maryland’s home-court advantage. The Patriots have won their first two games behind Yancy’s scoring and rebounding, while the Terrapins are trying to bounce back from a road loss to a national contender. George Mason will aim to extend its unbeaten start and pick up a notable road result. Maryland will look to use its home setting, backcourt experience and offensive depth to secure its first win of the season. Both teams will rely on their featured guards to set the pace, with Yancy and Mack entering as the primary scoring threats. George Mason’s upcoming schedule includes road games at Army and Princeton and home contests against North Carolina Central and James Madison. Maryland’s next home games include Columbia, Coppin State and Morgan State. The Terrapins will need Mack to continue her scoring while receiving help from Okananwa and McDaniel.

Interstat’s game simulator projects a final score of Maryland 75, George Mason 63. Interstat’s ELO system gives Maryland an 86.9 percent probability to win.