Game 15: GMU (13-1 / 1-0) vs Rhode Island (9-5 / 0-1) on Saturday, January 3, at 4:00 PM.

[DRK331]

Rhode Island basketball wiki page:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhode_Island_Rams_men's_basketball

Rhode Island fan thread for their game against us:

1/3 | George Mason | 4:00PM (USA) - KeaneyBlue - The URI Basketball Forum

 

[thebiasedannouncer]

Sow is their only genuinely good rebounder. He had knee surgery in early December so he may be out a whole. Without Sow, they have to gang rebound, so we better be prepared to put a body on someone.

Containing Hinton is definitely the primary concern. I had a chance to catch Rhode Island's win over Temple in Orlando while I was at our tournament in Daytona, and Hinton went 7/10 from 3 in that game.

Cochran also stood out with 20 points and 9 rebounds, although he wasn't as efficient, and his season stats imply he's not consistent, either.

Itejere is a VERY athletic 4, we can expect him to have a few highlights reel plays.

My understanding is Sow is cooked for the season.

Itejere is really interesting to me. Really high efficiency from two, but on relatively low volume for a center who has been THE guy at the 5 since Sow went down. If we get him into foul trouble this Rhody frontcourt becomes limited very quickly.

 

[Patriot Blue]

My understanding is Sow is cooked for the season.

Itejere is really interesting to me. Really high efficiency from two, but on relatively low volume for a center who has been THE guy at the 5 since Sow went down. If we get him into foul trouble this Rhody frontcourt becomes limited very quickly.

Sow cooked

 

[Where's the party?]

Should be a good crowd. Found out today that two groups we normally hit up for our two extra tix already have them via taking the survey. Now we just need Tony to dial up some D and show us the team can blow out A10 teams.

 

[hoopsjunkie75]

I thought so too. Maybe they mean only Saturday games lol.

We have all these robots running around campus, we can't get a robot to work the spirit trailer and be open all the time?

Winter Break Closing: We are closed from December 20 through January 4, 2026.

...but I get it. If local high schools can have vending machines outside their gymnasiums selling gear, I'm sure Mason should be able to think up something.

 

[jessej]

Should be a good crowd. Found out today that two groups we normally hit up for our two extra tix already have them via taking the survey. Now we just need Tony to dial up some D and show us the team can blow out A10 teams.

Ticketmaster Seat map
arena edges are filled as that is where the free tickets are located

 

[tblack33]

Ticketmaster Seat map
arena edges are filled as that is where the free tickets are located
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I’m not sure what the solution is but I’d like to see us explore options to prioritize filling lower seats on the sidelines if nothing else to make it look better on TV and improve the atmosphere. No reason to have 500 people sequestered in the corner.

 

[jessej]

I’m not sure what the solution is but I’d like to see us explore options to prioritize filling lower seats on the sidelines if nothing else to make it look better on TV and improve the atmosphere. No reason to have 500 people sequestered in the corner.

those 4 lower concourse corner sections are $10-$15 each - depending upon the game
and this is what was offered for the free ticket survey option
as well as the upper concourse corner sections

the next section in starts at $40

 

[FlPatriot]

I’m not sure what the solution is but I’d like to see us explore options to prioritize filling lower seats on the sidelines if nothing else to make it look better on TV and improve the atmosphere. No reason to have 500 people sequestered in the corner.

I once went to a wizards game with a bunch of other families from the neighborhood. I was late and thought I’d just buy another ticket, I saw a line and went and stood in it thinking I’d buy a ticket. Instead I was handed one. Turns out the wizards did this for every game to help the less fortunate among us. Location: center court about 15 rows up…so yes if an NBA team can do it I’m sure Mason can.

 

[GunstonsGhost]

6.5 point favorites today. That seems achievable. Need Mincy to forget all that talk from Larranaga about not being selfish. Bro is elite, go get your points from the start.

 

[GSII]

6.5 point favorites today. That seems achievable. Need Mincy to forget all that talk from Larranaga about not being selfish. Bro is elite, go get your points from the start.

What?

 

[GunstonsGhost]

What?

Last game he only had 2 points in the first half. Recently he's come out a little sluggish compared to his performance in the second half. I'd like to see him come out and set the tone and not have to climb back into the game in the last couple minutes again.

 

[GunstonsGhost]

those 4 lower concourse corner sections are $10-$15 each - depending upon the game
and this is what was offered for the free ticket survey option
as well as the upper concourse corner sections

the next section in starts at $40

Buddy who did the survey was just trying to find some more tickets. Survey tickets are sold out and next cheapest option is $75.

 

[Portlandian]

WHAT! Spending 75 dollars to watch Rhode Island?

 

[GunstonsGhost]

WHAT! Spending 75 dollars to watch Rhode Island?

Don't think he bought em lol But that's apparently the going rate.

 

[hoopsjunkie75]

Buddy who did the survey was just trying to find some more tickets. Survey tickets are sold out and next cheapest option is $75.

ticketcenter dot com currently a pair in 117, row DD for $33 each

 

[TweederGMU]

Goodguys 71
Baby Blue Goats 61

 

[CarlD]

Buddy who did the survey was just trying to find some more tickets. Survey tickets are sold out and next cheapest option is $75.

I bought one at the box office pre-game for $10.

 

[jessej]

8-7 GMU up at the first TV TO

Student section is back - but I believe Tix were sold to non students

DJ and cheerleaders are now beside the Green Machine.

I assume most of those sitting in the upper bowl are the free tix

 

[TweederGMU]

URI 4-9 from 3.

Majority of the A10 teams are going to shoot 25-30 3's on us since it's hard to get in against our bigs and length. Guard the perimeter each game.