American @ George Mason

American University edged George Mason 19-17 in Fairfax, VA on February 16, 2025, handing the Patriots a narrow dual meet loss at George Mason University. The match came down to bonus points, with a handful of decisive results separating the teams.

American collected three bonus-point wins that swung the ledger. At 133 pounds JJ Peace posted a 12-3 major decision, and Caleb Campos added a 13-5 major at 174, each worth four team points. Will Jarrell delivered an 18-1 technical fall at 285 for five more points, a margin of victory that proved crucial in the final scoring.

George Mason kept the dual within reach thanks to Evan Maag’s dominant 18-2 technical fall at 165, which produced five team points and cut into American’s lead. Maag’s tech fall was one of the biggest single-bout swings of the dual and ensured the Rams stayed within striking distance throughout.

With bonus-point outcomes deciding the difference, American’s combination of majors and a late technical fall was enough to finish off a 19-17 win for the visitors. The dual illustrated how a few high-scoring matches can determine a close meet when both teams trade bonus performances.