Game 2: GMU (1-0) vs Penn (0-1) on Friday, November 12, at 7 PM.

GMU79

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Someone may have posted this already, but what was with the Penn players and coaching staff (with the exception of a couple of guys) sitting during the National Anthem? After that, I hated them before the game even started. Glad we kicked their butts.
I think they were related to "the Squad."
 

tblack33

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This is the most fun I’ve had at Mason basketball games since being a freshman in 2010-2011. I love this team. I love what Kim English is doing here. We’ve got something special brewing.

And gold room beers at your seat is a GAME CHANGER. Do yourselves a favor, double first out the door and head out 10 mins early to your seats. It’s worth it. I had a blast tonight. I’ll do some actual basketball thoughts later, but we are in a great spot.

The real test comes in college park next week, which after watching that GW game, feels like a super winnable matchup in our first real test of the year.
 

Enforcer

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Yes. Awesome to finally have a great time at games again! Even when Penn would cut it to like 14, one of our multiple double-figure scorers would hit a bucket and silence the run. Refreshing. Let's go!!!
 

GMUgemini

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MasonFanatic, my 5yo just saw your Avatar and said "is that Cookie Monster all dressed up?" Thought I'd share that.
 

mkaufman1

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I continue to love what I see. Guys are challenging shots, hitting the boards and making plays on offense. Offense has spacing and flow. There no longer is slow motion and letting the opponent recover. Mason finally has shooters and guys who can compliment Oduro’s ability.

I absolutely love XJ in the open floor and getting downhill to the rim. Having him healthy finally is a major major asset.

one thing on defense i noticed tonight is how quick the guys are going under and through screens. I didn’t see as much switching tonight either.

myself And @MasonFanatic will Be doing a twitter Spaces show tomorrow afternoon. Tune in and help celebrate.
 
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GMU1983

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Someone may have posted this already, but what was with the Penn players and coaching staff (with the exception of a couple of guys) sitting during the National Anthem? After that, I hated them before the game even started. Glad we kicked their butts.
Same with me spoiled idiots!
 

BBride

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Been shooting Mason hoops for almost ten years and this is what I've waited to see. This photo I would usually pass over and not edit but what caught my attention is the folks standing and yelling. Look at the gentleman on the left in the Mason shirt. Passion. No one looking at phones.

Now they need to fill in the non student sections. A win over Morgan State takes us to Maryland next Wednesday. Win there and people will get their butts out to EBA.

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BBride

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I posted these on Twitter @DMVSportsShots but those who don't have Twitter, here are a couple shots I took. I loved seeing this desire and I hope Coach English sees these. More on my site later.

Pure hustle and hard work gets it done.

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GMUgemini

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I posted these on Twitter @DMVSportsShots but those who don't have Twitter, here are a couple shots I took. I loved seeing this desire and I hope Coach English sees these. More on my site later.

Pure hustle and hard work gets it done.

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Two hustle plays that stood out:

1) Malik Henry sprinting back and intercepting the long pass when Penn thought they had a home run.

2) XJ sprinting back after missing the layup and poking the ball from behind to get the TO instead of giving up a drive going the other way.
 

Falco

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GIVING DAY 2023
I don’t want to get ahead of myself. But this team has a really good starting lineup. No weak link! And I see the potential from the bench players.

Everyone can create their own shot, we won’t have to rely on Otis making some acrobatic shot every possession
 

GMU79

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Been shooting Mason hoops for almost ten years and this is what I've waited to see. This photo I would usually pass over and not edit but what caught my attention is the folks standing and yelling. Look at the gentleman on the left in the Mason shirt. Passion. No one looking at phones.

Now they need to fill in the non student sections. A win over Morgan State takes us to Maryland next Wednesday. Win there and people will get their butts out to EBA.

DSC_7939-X2.jpg
Love that guy!!!!
 

GMU79

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I posted these on Twitter @DMVSportsShots but those who don't have Twitter, here are a couple shots I took. I loved seeing this desire and I hope Coach English sees these. More on my site later.

Pure hustle and hard work gets it done.

DSC_7785-X3.jpg
DSC_7792-X2.jpg
Thanks! On behalf of us non-Twitter people.
 

gmujim92

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Two hustle plays that stood out:

1) Malik Henry sprinting back and intercepting the long pass when Penn thought they had a home run.

2) XJ sprinting back after missing the layup and poking the ball from behind to get the TO instead of giving up a drive going the other way.
And Malik dove on the floor and grabbed a loose ball with 20 seconds left and Mason leading by 21 points. These dudes are getting after it and it’s great to see.
 

tblack33

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After last night, I’m comfortable saying PG isn’t a question mark at all. XJ is our dude, he’s back. He could get to any spot on the floor he wanted to last night. Defensively he was all over #3 in the first half.
 
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