Duquesne Dukes 71, George Mason Patriots 65
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-04 · Winner: Duquesne Dukes
Duquesne Dukes defeated George Mason Patriots 71–65 on 2026-02-04 in NCAA Men's play, a 6-point result. A 10-0 road team run ending at H2 0:07 swung win probability 95% → 0%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duquesne Dukes | 33 | 38 | 71 |
| George Mason Patriots | 27 | 38 | 65 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 road team run ending at H2 0:07 swung win probability 95% → 0%.
Why George Mason Patriots lost
- Lost H1 27-33 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at H2 0:07 (win probability 95% → 0% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 17-9.
- Outscored 16-8 at the free-throw line.
- Game was within 3 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duquesne Dukes | 8–0 | H1 2:07 | 79% → 45% |
| Duquesne Dukes | 10–0 | H2 0:07 | 95% → 0% |