Game 1: GMU (0-0) vs Wofford (0-0) on Monday, November 3, at 7:00 PM.

[Jack Strop]

Amped up to watch tonight and see the new pieces!

Ughhh... for a minute there I thought you said "prices".

 

[GMUgemini]

Two air balls to start the game. They need to settle down.

 

[Milt Mudflap]

Couldn’t make it in person tonight, so watching on ESPN+. I love watching Tony on the sideline. He’s a show by himself.

 

[TweederGMU]

If Riley and Dola have the green light to shoot 3's whenever they want then it's going to be a long season

 

[GM Logo Guy]

I love Mason’s size, but they seem to lack skill.

I assume the playbook will be to wear teams down physically so the offense can open up in the second half.

 

[GMUgemini]

I have not been impressed at our 5 spot so far (outside of Allenbach’s rebounding). Could be something to watch going forward.

 

[DRK331]

Half: Mason 29, Wofford 22

 

[Leesburg Chankenstank III]

Mincy with 17 points with 13 minutes still left in the game!

 

[natallica]

O’Connor on crutches and in a boot for the 2nd half.

 

[psyclone]

BOC in. Crutches second half. Mincy hot. Has 17 pts 4 assists. Up 8 at under 12.

(Edit: actually up 12 at the under 12).

 

[Patriot Lawdog]

Defense and rebounding to start the year is what I like to see…The O’Connor injury is concerning.

 

[hoopsjunkie75]

BOC in. Crutches second half. Mincy hot. Has 17 pts 4 assists. Up 8 at under 12

Check ur math.

48 to 36.

 

[DRK331]

Mason up 61-43 at the under 4 timeout

 

[Portlandian]

Some animal abuse tonight!

 

[DRK331]

Mason wins 70-46

 

[NewPatriot]

Great win!

 

[GMUgemini]

Had to teach during the second half so I missed it but looks like the settled in offensively after being a little shaky. I’ll take a 24 point win on opening night. Hopefully the O’Connor injury isn’t bad. Would hate to be down two players to start the year.

 

[Mason2006Patriot]

Good win. Good to be back in EBA. Crowd and atmosphere of the game was normal. They showed off the new 2025 A10 regular season championship banner before the game, so that was nice.

 

[Patriotsince81]

Just got home from the game. Many thoughts.

The final score was better than expected. I thought we might win by 11.
Mincy played like a stud, hopefully more to come.
Troutman and Kanga have the potential to be ELITE defenders.
Team defense was strong.
Offense, as always this early, will evolve.
Student attendance was better than expected, thanks @Stoolguy for your efforts. They still don't know what to do and sat on their hands too much but for a first effort I'll take it.
The DJ did not annoy me because he didn't say anything, he just played music.
The Green Machine was up to par, which is a very high bar.
Overall attendance was poor, but I'm used to that. Many past season ticket holders near me were absent. Driven out by cost or just couldn't make it? Time will tell.
The Gold Room was a major disappointment. Same tired act. Wegman's for food. Long lines, no seating, yada yada yada. "Improvements to come". I sure as hell hope so.
Great seeing friends and loyal Mason fans.
The O'Connor injury is of concern. I hope to get some official word on his status, not the shit show we've seen with Fatt Hill. Transparency with a fan base is always a good thing.

On to game 2, which I hope will be another Patriot win.

 

[FreeGunston12]

Mincy stood out, not just for his production but for the his communication on both sides of the ball.