NCAAB · Final

George Mason Triumphs Over Cornell in High-Scoring Affair

Tuesday, December 2, 2025, 7:00 PM ET · EagleBank Arena

George Mason Patriots 99, Cornell Big Red 81, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Cornell Big Red vs George Mason Patriots?

George Mason Patriots beat Cornell Big Red 99-81 at EagleBank Arena on December 2, 2025.

Who was favored in Cornell Big Red vs George Mason Patriots?

George Mason Patriots were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -600 (about 86% implied). The favorite won.

The George Mason Patriots secured a decisive victory against the Cornell Big Red, finishing the game with a score of 99 to 81. This matchup, held at the EagleBank Arena, showcased George Mason's dominance, particularly as they maintained an undefeated home record of 9-0. The Patriots' performance was bolstered by their recent form, which, despite a mixed bag of results in their last ten games, included a strong home record of 3-3. They averaged 68.4 points scored and 65.8 points allowed over their last five games, indicating a competitive edge at home. In contrast, Cornell, with an away record of 3-2, has been performing well in their travels, averaging 79.8 points scored and 80.0 points allowed in their last five games, but fell short in this encounter.

The game was marked by a series of scoring plays that highlighted both teams' offensive capabilities. George Mason's Riley Allenspach made a notable three-point jumper in the second half, assisted by Jahari Long, contributing to the Patriots' growing lead. Other key plays included Malik Presley’s layup and Ian Imegwu’s three-pointer, which kept the momentum in George Mason's favor. The Patriots' ability to convert free throws in the closing moments of the game, particularly by Jahari Long, solidified their victory.

In terms of previous meetings, this was the second encounter between the two teams in the current season, with George Mason having won the first matchup 99-81 on December 3, 2025. This consistency in performance against Cornell suggests a favorable matchup for the Patriots. The market reflected George Mason's strong position heading into the game, with DraftKings setting the spread at -10.5 in favor of the Patriots and a total of 155.5 for the game. The moneyline odds were -600 for George Mason and +440 for Cornell, indicating a clear expectation of a George Mason win.

Conditions for the game were favorable, with both teams having the opportunity to showcase their skills in front of a home crowd for the Patriots. The atmosphere at EagleBank Arena was electric, contributing to George Mason's strong performance. The game served as a testament to George Mason's capabilities, especially at home, where they have shown resilience and scoring power.

Overall, the matchup was significant not only for the standings but also for the way it demonstrated George Mason's strength in their home venue. Fans and analysts alike will be watching closely as both teams continue their respective seasons, particularly to see how Cornell rebounds from this loss and how George Mason maintains their momentum moving forward.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	GMU -10.5	155.5 o -115 / u -105	Cornell Big Red +440 · George Mason Patriots -600

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Leaders

PointsMalik Presley17George Mason Patriots
AssistsKory Mincy4George Mason Patriots
ReboundsKory Mincy7George Mason Patriots
PointsAdam Hinton19Cornell Big Red
AssistsKaspar Sepp6Cornell Big Red
ReboundsKaspar Sepp5Cornell Big Red

Recent form

George Mason Patriots

Last 10: 3-7Streak L165.7 scored · 68.8 allowed per game3-3 at home

L57-63vs St. Bonaventure BonniesMar 12
W86-57vs Saint Louis BillikensMar 7
L65-70at VCU RamsMar 4
W71-58vs St. Bonaventure BonniesFeb 28
L63-81at Saint Joseph's HawksFeb 26
L67-82vs Dayton FlyersFeb 19
L53-72at George Washington RevolutionariesFeb 14
L70-82at Richmond SpidersFeb 11
W60-52vs Saint Joseph's HawksFeb 7
L65-71vs Duquesne DukesFeb 5

Cornell Big Red

Last 10: 6-4Streak L182 scored · 76.9 allowed per game3-2 away

L76-88at Yale BulldogsMar 14
W111-90at Dartmouth Big GreenMar 7
W86-80vs Brown BearsFeb 28
W72-69vs Yale BulldogsFeb 27
L54-73vs Harvard CrimsonFeb 21
L76-82at Pennsylvania QuakersFeb 14
W89-65at Princeton TigersFeb 14
W88-67at Columbia LionsFeb 7
L81-91vs Pennsylvania QuakersJan 31
W87-64vs Princeton TigersJan 30

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
Yale	24-7	-	11-3
Harvard	17-12	1	10-4
Pennsylvania	18-12	2	9-5
Cornell	15-13	3	8-6
Columbia	16-12	6	5-9
Dartmouth	11-16	6	5-9
Princeton	9-20	6	5-9
Brown	9-18	8	3-11
Saint Louis	29-6	-	15-3
VCU	28-8	-	15-3
Saint Joseph's	24-12	2	13-5
Dayton	25-12	3	12-6
George Mason	23-10	4	11-7
Davidson	20-14	5	10-8
Duquesne	18-15	6	9-9
George Washington	19-16	7	8-10
Fordham	17-15	7	8-10
Rhode Island	16-16	8	7-11
Richmond	15-17	10	5-13
La Salle	9-23	10	5-13
St. Bonaventure	17-17	11	4-14
Loyola Chicago	9-24	11	4-14

Box score

Stat	Cornell Big Red	George Mason Patriots
Field goals	28-57	34-61
Field goal %	49	56
Three-pointers	13-31	10-20
Three-point %	42	50
Free throws	12-17	21-25
Free throw %	71	84
Rebounds	26	34
Offensive rebounds	8	10
Defensive rebounds	18	24
Assists	20	16
Steals	5	7
Blocks	3	2
Turnovers	13	12
Team turnovers	1	1
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	17	21
Fast-break points	10	22
Points in the paint	30	46
Fouls	22	19
Largest lead	6	19

How the scoring went

2nd Half52-54Josh Baldwin made Layup. Assisted by Anthony Nimani.
2nd Half52-56Malik Presley made Layup.
2nd Half52-58Fatt Hill made Jumper.
2nd Half52-60Jahari Long made Layup.
2nd Half52-63Fatt Hill made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Masai Troutman.
2nd Half52-65Emmanuel Kanga made Layup. Assisted by Fatt Hill.
2nd Half52-66Emmanuel Kanga made Free Throw.
2nd Half54-66Kaspar Sepp made Layup.
2nd Half54-68Emmanuel Kanga made Layup.
2nd Half55-68Jake Fiegen made Free Throw.
2nd Half56-68Jake Fiegen made Free Throw.
2nd Half56-70Jahari Long made Layup.
2nd Half56-71Jahari Long made Free Throw.
2nd Half56-73Emmanuel Kanga made Layup. Assisted by Jahari Long.
2nd Half58-73Cooper Noard made Layup. Assisted by Kaspar Sepp.
2nd Half59-73Cooper Noard made Free Throw.
2nd Half62-73Adam Hinton made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Cooper Noard.
2nd Half64-73Kaspar Sepp made Layup.
2nd Half64-76Jahari Long made Three Point Jumper.
2nd Half64-79Jahari Long made Three Point Jumper.
2nd Half64-80Jahari Long made Free Throw.
2nd Half64-82Riley Allenspach made Layup.
2nd Half66-82Adam Hinton made Layup.
2nd Half69-82Adam Hinton made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jake Fiegen.
2nd Half69-84Riley Allenspach made Dunk. Assisted by Malik Presley.
2nd Half69-85Riley Allenspach made Free Throw.
2nd Half72-85Jake Fiegen made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Kaspar Sepp.
2nd Half72-87Masai Troutman made Layup.
2nd Half74-87Anthony Nimani made Layup.
2nd Half74-88Riley Allenspach made Free Throw.
2nd Half74-90Kory Mincy made Layup.
2nd Half76-90Kaspar Sepp made Layup.
2nd Half76-93Riley Allenspach made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jahari Long.
2nd Half76-95Malik Presley made Layup. Assisted by Riley Allenspach.
2nd Half79-95Ian Imegwu made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by DaMaryon Fishburn.
2nd Half79-97Kory Mincy made Jumper.
2nd Half80-97Anthony Nimani made Free Throw.
2nd Half81-97Anthony Nimani made Free Throw.
2nd Half81-98Jahari Long made Free Throw.
2nd Half81-99Jahari Long made Free Throw.