VCU Rams 80, George Mason Patriots 86
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-10 · Winner: George Mason Patriots
George Mason Patriots defeated VCU Rams 86–80 on 2026-01-10 in NCAA Men's play, a 6-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at H2 7:04 swung win probability 49% → 95%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why VCU Rams lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| VCU Rams | 37 | 43 | 80 |
| George Mason Patriots | 38 | 48 | 86 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at H2 7:04 swung win probability 49% → 95%.
Why VCU Rams lost
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at H2 7:04 (win probability 49% → 95% for the home side).
- Game was within 5 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Mason Patriots | 8–0 | H2 7:04 | 49% → 95% |