Liberty Flames 77, George Mason Patriots 71
NCAA Men's · 2026-03-17 · Winner: Liberty Flames
Liberty Flames defeated George Mason Patriots 77–71 on 2026-03-17 in NCAA Men's play, a 6-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at H1 9:53 swung win probability 57% → 22%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Flames | 34 | 43 | 77 |
| George Mason Patriots | 24 | 47 | 71 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at H1 9:53 swung win probability 57% → 22%.
Why George Mason Patriots lost
- Lost H1 24-34 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at H1 9:53 (win probability 57% → 22% for the home side).
- Shot 43.2% eFG vs a 53.1% season average - a cold night.
- Game was within 2 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Flames | 9–0 | H1 9:53 | 57% → 22% |