Davidson Wildcats 52, George Mason Patriots 60
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-28 · Winner: George Mason Patriots
George Mason Patriots defeated Davidson Wildcats 60–52 on 2026-01-28 in NCAA Men's play, a 8-point result. A 10-0 home team run ending at H2 17:17 swung win probability 30% → 78%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Davidson Wildcats lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davidson Wildcats | 34 | 18 | 52 |
| George Mason Patriots | 28 | 32 | 60 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 home team run ending at H2 17:17 swung win probability 30% → 78%.
Why Davidson Wildcats lost
- Lost H2 18-32 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 11-0 run ending at H1 12:20 (win probability 44% → 81% for the home side).
- Shot 43.6% eFG vs a 53.5% season average - a cold night.
- Outscored 13-4 at the free-throw line.
- Game was within 4 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Mason Patriots | 11–0 | H1 12:20 | 44% → 81% |
| Davidson Wildcats | 10–0 | H1 1:44 | 88% → 49% |
| George Mason Patriots | 10–0 | H2 17:17 | 30% → 78% |