We beat them 69-64 at EBA on January 19. Riley Allenspach (18), Masai Troutman (14), Kory Mincy (13), and Fatt Hill (11) paced us in the win. We led 38-30 at the half. Garrett Johnson (18), Rafael Castro (17), and Trey Autry (12) were the leading scorers for GW.
Box score from game 1: https://gomason.com/documents/2026/1/19/2755235.PDF
The game is on CBS Sports Network.
KenPom: Gives us a 41% chance of winning.
GMU - 80
GW - 83
NET:
GMU - 75
GW - 92
History:
We are 15-24 against GW all-time. Tony Skinn is 5-1 against the Revolutionaries.
GW is currently 14-11 on the season and 5-7 in A10 play. They are 10-3 at home, 2-4 on the road, and 2-3 at neutral sites.
Schedule: https://gwsports.com/sports/mens-basketball/schedule
Probable Starters:
6’11” Rafael Castro - 15.9 ppg & 9.0 reb - Senior (Foot injury, has missed the last 5 games - has been listed as day to day)
6’8” Garrett Johnson - 13.2 ppg & 4.2 reb - Junior -
6’4” Trey Autry - 10.8 ppg - Junior
6’4” Christian Jones - 10.5 ppg - Sophomore
6’3” Jean Aranguren - 7.2 ppg - Junior
6’7” Bubu Benjamin - 6.7 ppg - Junior
Reserves averaging double digit minutes:
6’2” Tre Dinkins - 10.3 ppg - Grad Student - has 1 start
6’8” Tyrone Marshall - 7.9 ppg & 4.9 reb - Grad Student - has 11 starts
6’10” Luke Hunger - 6.0 ppg - Grad Student - has 3 starts
Roster: https://gwsports.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster
Team Stats:
GW averages 84.0 points per game ( tied for 2nd in the A10) while giving up 74.0 (12th in the A10).
The Revolutionaries shoot 46.9% from the floor (4th in the A10) and 35.9% from 3 (6th in the A10).
Opponents are shooting 43.1% from the field and 30.5% from 3.
They shoot 73.5% from the free throw line (7th in the A10).
The Revolutionaries have out rebounded opponents by 5.8 boards per game and average 12.7 turnovers per contest.
Stats: https://gwsports.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster
Thoughts: If you are heading down to the game and want dinner or drinks before the game the only real option near Smith Center is Tonic at Quigley’s Market.
The big news for the Revolutionaries is that star center Rafael Castro injured his foot in practice in late January and has not played since their game against St. Louis on January 27. He had 12 points, 18 rebounds, 4 blocks, and 3 steals against the Billikens. They are 1-4 since his injury including a 14 point loss to Fordham at home.
They have suffered other injuries as well. From an article in the GW Hatchet, “Caputo said numerous players are currently dealing with injuries and that the team has been unable to engage in live-contact practice.”
They remain very dangerous from 3. They are 2nd in the league with 235 makes, an average of 10.2 per game. Must defend the 3 to have a chance.
They have the ability to play with anyone. All you need to do is look at their loss at Saint Louis. It took a 3 pointer at the buzzer by Robbie Avila to end the game.
It’s hard to be optimistic after the shit show at Richmond. Lose and our decline out of the top 4 continues.
Go Mason!
Discuss.
Box score from game 1: https://gomason.com/documents/2026/1/19/2755235.PDF
The game is on CBS Sports Network.
KenPom: Gives us a 41% chance of winning.
GMU - 80
GW - 83
NET:
GMU - 75
GW - 92
History:
We are 15-24 against GW all-time. Tony Skinn is 5-1 against the Revolutionaries.
GW is currently 14-11 on the season and 5-7 in A10 play. They are 10-3 at home, 2-4 on the road, and 2-3 at neutral sites.
Schedule: https://gwsports.com/sports/mens-basketball/schedule
Probable Starters:
6’11” Rafael Castro - 15.9 ppg & 9.0 reb - Senior (Foot injury, has missed the last 5 games - has been listed as day to day)
6’8” Garrett Johnson - 13.2 ppg & 4.2 reb - Junior -
6’4” Trey Autry - 10.8 ppg - Junior
6’4” Christian Jones - 10.5 ppg - Sophomore
6’3” Jean Aranguren - 7.2 ppg - Junior
6’7” Bubu Benjamin - 6.7 ppg - Junior
Reserves averaging double digit minutes:
6’2” Tre Dinkins - 10.3 ppg - Grad Student - has 1 start
6’8” Tyrone Marshall - 7.9 ppg & 4.9 reb - Grad Student - has 11 starts
6’10” Luke Hunger - 6.0 ppg - Grad Student - has 3 starts
Roster: https://gwsports.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster
Team Stats:
GW averages 84.0 points per game ( tied for 2nd in the A10) while giving up 74.0 (12th in the A10).
The Revolutionaries shoot 46.9% from the floor (4th in the A10) and 35.9% from 3 (6th in the A10).
Opponents are shooting 43.1% from the field and 30.5% from 3.
They shoot 73.5% from the free throw line (7th in the A10).
The Revolutionaries have out rebounded opponents by 5.8 boards per game and average 12.7 turnovers per contest.
Stats: https://gwsports.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster
Thoughts: If you are heading down to the game and want dinner or drinks before the game the only real option near Smith Center is Tonic at Quigley’s Market.
The big news for the Revolutionaries is that star center Rafael Castro injured his foot in practice in late January and has not played since their game against St. Louis on January 27. He had 12 points, 18 rebounds, 4 blocks, and 3 steals against the Billikens. They are 1-4 since his injury including a 14 point loss to Fordham at home.
They have suffered other injuries as well. From an article in the GW Hatchet, “Caputo said numerous players are currently dealing with injuries and that the team has been unable to engage in live-contact practice.”
They remain very dangerous from 3. They are 2nd in the league with 235 makes, an average of 10.2 per game. Must defend the 3 to have a chance.
They have the ability to play with anyone. All you need to do is look at their loss at Saint Louis. It took a 3 pointer at the buzzer by Robbie Avila to end the game.
It’s hard to be optimistic after the shit show at Richmond. Lose and our decline out of the top 4 continues.
Go Mason!
Discuss.
