Mason v Richmond Sunday 1/25 - what happens

[Verdad]

I can't imagine this game is played on Sunday at 2pm given the snow forecast - do we think it would be postponed until Monday?

Women's team is really rolling and is playing themselves back onto the bubble, would be terrible if they miss one of their few remaining opportunities for a quality win - Richmond has a NET of 46 and is a bubble team.

 

[psyclone]

Guessing a postponement. Monday may be too soon depending on how much snow we (and Richmond) get.

Will Richmond come in ahead of Sunday?

While the women have a nice winning streak going, their play is not all that great. I fear the Spiders could blow us out, especially if we can't get a good crowd there given the weather.

 

[Pablo]

So far, no change in the schedule for this game - https://atlantic10.com/news/2026/1/...hedule-shifts-ahead-of-inclement-weather.aspx

WASHINGTON — Several A-10 women’s basketball games this upcoming weekend have been impacted by the impending inclement weather forecasted across the east coast. Updated dates and times are listed below. Please continue to check this page for updates on any further schedule changes.


Saint Joseph’s at Duquesne
Saturday, Jan. 24 – 12 p.m. ET (previously scheduled for 2 p.m.)
ESPN+

vcu at Davidson
Saturday, Jan. 24 – 12 p.m. ET (previously scheduled for Sunday, Jan. 25)
ESPN+

La Salle at St. Bonaventure
Saturday, Jan. 24 – 1 p.m. ET (previously scheduled for 3 p.m.)
ESPN+

Fordham at George Washington
Saturday, Jan. 24 – 6:00 p.m. ET (previously scheduled for Sunday, Jan. 25)
ESPN+

 

[Verdad]

That makes sense - move it up to Saturday

 

[Pablo]

A-10 Women’s Basketball Weekend Schedule Shifts Ahead of Inclement Weather

Please continue to check this page for updates on any further schedule changes.

atlantic10.com

Richmond at George Mason
Sunday, Jan. 25 – 11 a.m. ET (previously scheduled for 2 p.m.)

 

[Verdad]

A-10 Women’s Basketball Weekend Schedule Shifts Ahead of Inclement Weather

Please continue to check this page for updates on any further schedule changes.

atlantic10.com

Richmond at George Mason
Sunday, Jan. 25 – 11 a.m. ET (previously scheduled for 2 p.m.)

Moving it up 3 hours seems kind of pointless given the timing of the snow forecast. Stinks the game will be played in an empty stadium - Ill get there if I can.

 

[GMUYoda]

Moving it up 3 hours seems kind of pointless given the timing of the snow forecast. Stinks the game will be played in an empty stadium - Ill get there if I can.

You wont be allowed in i think

https://x.com/MasonWBB/status/2014487552015663448

 

[Pablo]

Interestingly, this is the second consecutive year that fans will not be permitted to attend a George Mason - Richmond women's basketball game: https://www.wric.com/sports/no-fans-ur-womens-basketball-water-crisis/

"RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Fans will not be allowed at the University of Richmond women’s basketball game Wednesday night — where they’ll take on George Mason University — due to the ongoing water crisis in the city.

Following multiple malfunctions of the city’s reservoir system, Richmond remains largely without water as of Wednesday, Jan. 8. The crisis began on Monday, Jan. 6 during the first winter storm of 2025.

In an announcement on X, formerly known as Twitter, UR’s women’s basketball announced that fans will not be allowed at Wednesday night’s game due to these water issues. The game is set to start at 6 p.m. and will be livestreamed."

 

[Verdad]

You wont be allowed in i think

https://x.com/MasonWBB/status/2014487552015663448[/URL

Correct - closed to the public :( Just got the email

 

[GMU79]

Interestingly, this is the second consecutive year that fans will not be permitted to attend a George Mason - Richmond women's basketball game: https://www.wric.com/sports/no-fans-ur-womens-basketball-water-crisis/

"RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Fans will not be allowed at the University of Richmond women’s basketball game Wednesday night — where they’ll take on George Mason University — due to the ongoing water crisis in the city.

Following multiple malfunctions of the city’s reservoir system, Richmond remains largely without water as of Wednesday, Jan. 8. The crisis began on Monday, Jan. 6 during the first winter storm of 2025.

In an announcement on X, formerly known as Twitter, UR’s women’s basketball announced that fans will not be allowed at Wednesday night’s game due to these water issues. The game is set to start at 6 p.m. and will be livestreamed."

So very typical of Richmond government.

 

[Pablo]

Women's Basketball Game Moved to 11 a.m. on 1/25, No Fans Allowed - George Mason University Athletics

FAIRFAX, Va. – Due to the inclement weather expected, the women's basketball game scheduled for Sunday, January 25th vs. Richmond has been moved up to 11 a.m. from

gomason.com

"There will be no broadcast available. Live stats and updates will still be provided on Instagram and X at @MasonWBB"

 

[psyclone]

Women's Basketball Game Moved to 11 a.m. on 1/25, No Fans Allowed - George Mason University Athletics

FAIRFAX, Va. – Due to the inclement weather expected, the women's basketball game scheduled for Sunday, January 25th vs. Richmond has been moved up to 11 a.m. from

gomason.com

"There will be no broadcast available. Live stats and updates will still be provided on Instagram and X at @MasonWBB"

Boo! Originally when it was scheduled at 2, it would have been carried by ESPNU. Had my day all planned in hunkering down during the snow.

Following live stats isn't the same--no opportunity to holler at the refs.

 

[jessej]

snow forecast dropped from 21 inches to 4-7 inches

 

[Pablo]

It appears that George Mason and ESPN are not on the same page - https://espnpressroom.com/us/press-...ollege-basketball-schedule-changes-jan-24-25/

Women’s college basketball changes (as of January 23 at 5 p.m. ET)

• Sunday, Jan. 25
  • No. 21 Duke at Pittsburgh moves from Sunday, Jan. 25 at 2 p.m. on ACC Network to Saturday, Jan. 24 at 4 p.m. on ACCNX
  • Richmond at George Mason moves from 2 p.m. on ESPNU to 11 a.m. on ESPN+
  • No. 4 Texas at Arkansas has been postponed to a later date

 

[Pablo]

George Mason Women’s Basketball vs. Richmond Postponed to February 16 - George Mason University Athletics

FAIRFAX, Va. – The George Mason women's basketball game against Richmond, originally scheduled for Sunday, January 25, has been postponed and will now be played

gomason.com

Women's Basketball1/24/2026 4:00:00 PM

"FAIRFAX, Va. – The George Mason women's basketball game against Richmond, originally scheduled for Sunday, January 25, has been postponed and will now be played on Monday, February 16.

The decision to postpone the game was made after evaluating the severity of the upcoming inclement weather and prioritizing the safety of student-athletes, staff, and officials.

Tickets from the originally game versus Richmond on Sunday, January 25th will be valid for February 16th. The Athletic Ticket Office will contact all ticket holders with all options for theirs tickets to accommodate the schedule change.

Tipoff time and broadcast information for the rescheduled matchup will be announced at a later date."

 

[psyclone]

George Mason Women’s Basketball vs. Richmond Postponed to February 16 - George Mason University Athletics

FAIRFAX, Va. – The George Mason women's basketball game against Richmond, originally scheduled for Sunday, January 25, has been postponed and will now be played

gomason.com

Women's Basketball1/24/2026 4:00:00 PM

"FAIRFAX, Va. – The George Mason women's basketball game against Richmond, originally scheduled for Sunday, January 25, has been postponed and will now be played on Monday, February 16.

The decision to postpone the game was made after evaluating the severity of the upcoming inclement weather and prioritizing the safety of student-athletes, staff, and officials.

Tickets from the originally game versus Richmond on Sunday, January 25th will be valid for February 16th. The Athletic Ticket Office will contact all ticket holders with all options for theirs tickets to accommodate the schedule change.

Tipoff time and broadcast information for the rescheduled matchup will be announced at a later date."

Makes sense. Although the Feb 16 game means 3 games in 5 days.
URI at home, Richmond at home, then Loyola away. So the top 2 teams in the league back-to-back.

 

[psyclone]

Makes sense. Although the Feb 16 game means 3 games in 5 days.
URI at home, Richmond at home, then Loyola away. So the top 2 teams in the league back-to-back.

At least Richmond has the same issue only worse in that they have back-to-back-to back away games on those 3 dates: Davidson, Mason, GW.

 

[Pablo]

Given the early severe storm warnings, why wasn't this game originally rescheduled for yesterday?

 

[psyclone]

Given the early severe storm warnings, why wasn't this game originally rescheduled for yesterday?

Would have made sense to do that. Perhaps a reluctance to change and lose exposure on a broadcast ESPN (ESPNU) channel.

 

[psyclone]

George Mason Women’s Basketball vs. Richmond Postponed to February 16 - George Mason University Athletics

FAIRFAX, Va. – The George Mason women's basketball game against Richmond, originally scheduled for Sunday, January 25, has been postponed and will now be played

gomason.com

Women's Basketball1/24/2026 4:00:00 PM

"FAIRFAX, Va. – The George Mason women's basketball game against Richmond, originally scheduled for Sunday, January 25, has been postponed and will now be played on Monday, February 16.

The decision to postpone the game was made after evaluating the severity of the upcoming inclement weather and prioritizing the safety of student-athletes, staff, and officials.

Tickets from the originally game versus Richmond on Sunday, January 25th will be valid for February 16th. The Athletic Ticket Office will contact all ticket holders with all options for theirs tickets to accommodate the schedule change.

Tipoff time and broadcast information for the rescheduled matchup will be announced at a later date."

Hmm. Feb 16th is President's Day. Federal holiday. Public school holiday. Are Mason classes cancelled that day?

Perhaps a mid-afternoon game televised on one of the ESPN channels?