George Mason Patriots 80, La Salle Explorers 75
NCAA Men's · 2025-12-31 · Winner: George Mason Patriots
George Mason Patriots defeated La Salle Explorers 80–75 on 2025-12-31 in NCAA Men's play, a 5-point result. A 10-0 home team run ending at H1 11:12 swung win probability 54% → 86%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why La Salle Explorers lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Mason Patriots | 35 | 45 | 80 |
| La Salle Explorers | 42 | 33 | 75 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 home team run ending at H1 11:12 swung win probability 54% → 86%.
Why La Salle Explorers lost
- Lost H2 33-45 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Lost the turnover battle 4-0.
- Game was within 3 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Salle Explorers | 10–0 | H1 11:12 | 54% → 86% |