Rhode Island Rams 50, George Mason Patriots 61
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-03 · Winner: George Mason Patriots
George Mason Patriots defeated Rhode Island Rams 61–50 on 2026-01-03 in NCAA Men's play, a 11-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at H1 6:13 swung win probability 56% → 85%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Rhode Island Rams lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island Rams | 26 | 24 | 50 |
| George Mason Patriots | 31 | 30 | 61 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at H1 6:13 swung win probability 56% → 85%.
Why Rhode Island Rams lost
- Lost H2 24-30 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at H1 6:13 (win probability 56% → 85% for the home side).
- Shot 43.5% eFG vs a 50.1% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 13-9.
- Outscored 15-3 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Mason Patriots | 8–0 | H1 6:13 | 56% → 85% |