THE BASICS
Saturday, Oct. 31
7 p.m. - Rhode Island vs. George Washington | Live Stats

Sunday, Nov. 1
1 p.m. - Rhode Island vs. George Washington | Live Stats | ESPN+

RHODE ISLAND VS. GEORGE WASHINGTON - SERIES NOTES

• Rhode Island is 41-44 all-time against George Washington in a series that dates back to 1979.
• The last time George Washington visited Kingston, the team's split two matches during the 2024 season.
• The Revolutionaries are a strong defensive team. Opponents are hitting just .201 against George Washington, the third lowest percentage in the Atlantic 10.
• GW also averages 13.51 digs per set, the second highest average in the conference.
• Setter Abby Markworth enters the weekend averaging 9.18 assists per set, the third highest average in the Atlantic 10.
• Riley Samuel is third in the conference with 99 blocks and needs just one to reach 100 for the season.

SUNDAY IS PANCREATIC CANCER AWARENESS MATCH

• Rhode Island is hosting a Pancreatic Awareness Match on Sunday against George Washington.
• All fans are encouraged to wear purple for the match. 

RAMS NEED SWEEP TO STAY ALIVE IN POSTSEASON RACE

• Rhode Island enters the weekend trailing sixth-place George Washington by five games in the Atlantic 10 standings.
• With six matches remaining, the Rams are still mathematically alive for the playoffs.
• The top six teams in the final standings qualify for the postseason tournament.
• Any loss to George Washington this weekend would eliminate URI from contention.
• George Washington has a one-game lead over both George Mason and Fordham in the standings.
• In addition to this weekend's matches, Rhode Island has two matches at Dayton and two matches with Saint Louis remaining.
• Dayton enters the weekend in a tie for first place with Loyola Chicago.
• Saint Louis is in a three-way tie for third place with Duquesne and VCU.

RITCHER EMERGES AS AN ANCHOR FOR THE RAMS

• First-year outside hitter Cara Richter has made an immediate impact at Rhode Island. 
• She leads the Rams with 249 kills and is second on the team with 178 digs.
• With 51 kills over the final six matches, she would be the first Rhode Island player to reach 300 kills in a season since Brynne Wright had 301 in 2021.
• Richter needs 51 kills and 22 digs to be the first Rhode Island player with 300 kills and 200 digs in the same season since Audrey Castro in 2016.
• That year, Castro had 370 kills and 214 digs and was an All-Atlantic 10 First Team selection.