Game 1: GMU (0-0) vs UMBC (0-0) on Monday, November 2, at 4:00 PM.

[jessej]

I think this will be closer than we’re all comfortable with for about 30-35 minutes, but we’ll pull away and just out talent them down the stretch to make it look like a blowout.

GMU up 5 at the half
up 10 5 mins into the second half
up 15 10 mins into the second half
up 20 15 mins into the second half
up 20 End of Game

 

[99 Patriot]

I think we sweat this one out more than we want. Can't remember the last time we had a Mason team without a big to throw it to in the post 10-15 times a night to go work for a bucket. This team has shooting, slashers and creators but not really a go-to post presence. We may see some growing pains as we have to figure out late-game possessions when the game slows down.

I'll go with 67-59.

 

[MasonSAE4]

This stays close until the last seconds because we go like 40% from the line and have some of the dumbest turnovers you've ever seen.

 

[hoopsjunkie75]

This stays close until the last seconds because we go like 40% from the line and have some of the dumbest turnovers you've ever seen.

Negative Nancy much? Or just PTMD (Post-Traumatic Mason Disorder)?



The pooches keep it close during the first half, but our depth overpowers in the 2nd half.

77-60 good guys.

 

[GMU79]

Just reaching out to say thanks for the many positive responses to my post.
I do appreciate it.

 

[Verdad]

Just reaching out to say thanks for the many positive responses to my post.
I do appreciate it.

Welcome back and glad wife is recovering!

 

[GMU79]

Welcome back and glad wife is recovering!

Thank you! It's good to be back.

 

[psyclone]

George Mason Fetches UMBC for Season Opener Monday in Fairfax - George Mason University Athletics

The George Mason University men's basketball team opens the 2026-27 season with a home contest against UMBC on Monday afternoon in Fairfax.

gomason.com

 

[jkh1978]

I don't see many single game tickets available. Is it going to be rockin on Monday or are tickets being held back for season tickets or something?

 

[psyclone]

I don't see many single game tickets available. Is it going to be rockin on Monday or are tickets being held back for season tickets or something?

11:30 pm Saturday. Not sure what you are looking at, but ticketmaster is currently showing LOTS of tickets `for the game--18 sections are blue ("100+ tickets" in each, according to their code--and if you click on those sections, there a tons of available seats).

 

[jkh1978]

11:30 pm Saturday. Not sure what you are looking at, but ticketmaster is currently showing LOTS of tickets `for the game--18 sections are blue ("100+ tickets" in each, according to their code--and if you click on those sections, there a tons of available seats).

but not great seats. For a 4pm game I'm hoping that's a sign for a great turnout.

 

[Old Man]

One more day and a wake up!

 

[2011WinOverVillanova]

I haven't been around in awhile. And I have no clue who's even on the team, or what the chatter is about how we stack up in the A-10.
In July my wife was involved in a near fatal car crash (hit a tree head on at 55mph) and spent a month in the hospital and is still rehabbing. But, thankfully, all is well!
Anyway, guys, hoping for a great season and a return to the NCAAT.
Go Tony! Go Patriots!
My best, seriously, to all of you!!

Glad She is alive and hopefully You two will be celebrating our first NCAA tournament since 2011.