The update says VMI led from the first half and held that advantage for almost 50 minutes. That matters. This was not an early wobble quickly corrected; it was a game state George Mason had to chase deep into the second half.
That sequence tells the story. For most of the contest, one goal separated the sides. Then the pressure broke the game open.
According to the report, Keira Jeffries forced in the leveller from a loose ball in the goalmouth. That kind of goal often shifts more than the scoreline. It changes tempo, belief and risk.
Once it was 1-1, VMI no longer had the protection of the lead. The report says Mia Casciani then put George Mason ahead, with Kylie Beauregard supplying the assist. At that point, the comeback became a collapse for the visitors and a surge for the home side.
Late flurries can be random. Four goals after 70 minutes usually are not. They point to sustained pressure, fresher legs or a side finally turning possession into clear chances.
The report also describes VMI’s opener as unusual, beginning with a goalkeeper free-kick and finished by Jaleesa Eichel. That only adds to the sense that this was a match of sharp swings rather than steady control.
If the report holds, George Mason will take more than the result from this one. The next storyline is whether that ruthless final phase carries into the next outing - and whether VMI can turn long spells of resilience into a full 90-minute performance.