George Mason Patriots 65, Rhode Island Rams 74
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-24 · Winner: Rhode Island Rams
Rhode Island Rams defeated George Mason Patriots 74–65 on 2026-01-24 in NCAA Men's play, a 9-point result. A 14-0 road team run ending at H1 5:51 swung win probability 93% → 51%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why George Mason Patriots lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Mason Patriots | 33 | 32 | 65 |
| Rhode Island Rams | 32 | 42 | 74 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 14-0 road team run ending at H1 5:51 swung win probability 93% → 51%.
Why George Mason Patriots lost
- Lost H2 32-42 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at H2 17:30 (win probability 54% → 88% for the home side).
- Shot 48.9% eFG vs a 53.1% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 9-4.
- Game was within 1 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Mason Patriots | 14–0 | H1 5:51 | 93% → 51% |
| Rhode Island Rams | 8–0 | H2 17:30 | 54% → 88% |