Saint Joseph's Hawks 52, George Mason Patriots 60
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-07 · Winner: George Mason Patriots
George Mason Patriots defeated Saint Joseph's Hawks 60–52 on 2026-02-07 in NCAA Men's play, a 8-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at H1 9:22 swung win probability 41% → 72%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Saint Joseph's Hawks lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Joseph's Hawks | 29 | 23 | 52 |
| George Mason Patriots | 29 | 31 | 60 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at H1 9:22 swung win probability 41% → 72%.
Why Saint Joseph's Hawks lost
- Lost H2 23-31 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at H1 9:22 (win probability 41% → 72% for the home side).
- Shot 38.5% eFG vs a 49.7% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 14-8.
- Outscored 10-2 at the free-throw line.
- Game was within 1 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Mason Patriots | 8–0 | H1 9:22 | 41% → 72% |