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Duquesne Dukes Upset George Mason Patriots 71-65

Wednesday, February 4, 2026, 7:00 PM ET · EagleBank Arena

Duquesne Dukes 71, George Mason Patriots 65, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Duquesne Dukes vs George Mason Patriots?

Duquesne Dukes beat George Mason Patriots 71-65 at EagleBank Arena on February 4, 2026.

Who was favored in Duquesne Dukes vs George Mason Patriots?

George Mason Patriots were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -425 (about 81% implied). The underdog won.

In a surprising turn of events, the Duquesne Dukes defeated the George Mason Patriots 71-65 at the EagleBank Arena on February 5, 2026. This victory marks a significant moment for Duquesne, as they had previously lost to George Mason in their only meeting last season, where they fell 68-85 on March 1, 2025. The Patriots entered this game with a strong home record of 20-3 and had been performing well, boasting a recent record of 9-1 in their last ten games, including a two-game winning streak. They averaged 73.0 points scored and allowed 67.9 points during this stretch.

On the other hand, the Dukes, with a record of 13-10, had been more inconsistent, showing a 5-5 record in their last ten games, but they also came into this match with a win against Rhode Island, where they scored 76 points. Their scoring average in the last ten games was 80.0, but they had allowed an average of 74.4 points, indicating a potential vulnerability on defense.

The game was tightly contested, with the Patriots initially holding the lead. However, the Dukes managed to rally in the second half. Key moments included a layup by Riley Allenspach, which brought the score to 61-65, and a critical three-point jumper by Brandon Hall that tied the game at 65-65. Following this, Alex Williams made several free throws that ultimately sealed the victory for Duquesne, pushing the score to 71-65.

In terms of home and away performance, George Mason had a perfect home record of 5-0 in their last five games, while Duquesne had a mixed away record of 3-1 in their last four games. This matchup also featured notable betting lines from DraftKings, which had George Mason as 8.5-point favorites with a total set at 143.5. The odds reflected a strong belief in the Patriots' ability to perform at home, but Duquesne's performance defied expectations.

Injuries were not reported as a significant factor for either team, allowing both squads to field their best players. The game conditions were typical for a February matchup, with no adverse weather affecting play.

Viewers should have noted the contrasting styles of play, with George Mason relying on their solid defense and Duquesne's high-scoring offense. The Dukes' ability to capitalize on free throws in the closing minutes was a decisive factor in their victory, highlighting their resilience and determination to overcome previous setbacks against the Patriots.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	GMU -8.5	143.5 o -115 / u -105	Duquesne Dukes +330 · George Mason Patriots -425

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Leaders

PointsRiley Allenspach18George Mason Patriots
AssistsJahari Long3George Mason Patriots
ReboundsRiley Allenspach7George Mason Patriots
PointsAlex Williams25Duquesne Dukes
AssistsJimmie Williams3Duquesne Dukes
ReboundsDavid Dixon7Duquesne Dukes

Recent form

George Mason Patriots

Last 10: 9-1Streak W273 scored · 67.9 allowed per game5-0 at home

W77-73at St. Bonaventure BonniesJan 31
W60-52vs Davidson WildcatsJan 29
L65-74at Rhode Island RamsJan 24
W69-64vs George Washington RevolutionariesJan 19
W82-74at Loyola Chicago RamblersJan 14
W86-80vs VCU RamsJan 10
W67-58at Fordham RamsJan 8
W61-50vs Rhode Island RamsJan 3
W80-75at La Salle ExplorersDec 31
W83-79vs Pennsylvania QuakersDec 28

Duquesne Dukes

Last 10: 5-5Streak W180 scored · 74.4 allowed per game3-1 away

W76-61vs Rhode Island RamsFeb 1
L79-87vs St. Bonaventure BonniesJan 29
W71-59at Loyola Chicago RamblersJan 24
L77-81vs Saint Louis BillikensJan 21
W74-63at Fordham RamsJan 17
L65-71vs Dayton FlyersJan 14
L90-97at Saint Joseph's HawksJan 8
L80-93vs VCU RamsJan 3
W89-83at Davidson WildcatsDec 31
W99-49vs Cleary University CougarsDec 27

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
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	Duquesne Dukes	George Mason Patriots
Field goals	24-54	25-51
Field goal %	44	49
Three-pointers	7-21	7-18
Three-point %	33	39
Free throws	16-21	8-15
Free throw %	76	53
Rebounds	31	30
Offensive rebounds	10	9
Defensive rebounds	21	21
Assists	8	13
Steals	13	2
Blocks	2	3
Turnovers	9	17
Team turnovers	0	2
Technical fouls	1	0
Technical fouls, total	1	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	25	14
Fast-break points	6	7
Points in the paint	30	34
Fouls	17	17
Largest lead	6	8
Lead changes	5	5
Time in front	49	43

How the scoring went

2nd Half35-32Alex Williams makes driving layup
2nd Half35-34Riley Allenspach makes layup (Fatt Hill assists)
2nd Half37-34David Dixon makes 8-foot hook shot (Jimmie Williams assists)
2nd Half37-36Fatt Hill makes layup
2nd Half38-36Alex Williams makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half39-36Alex Williams makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half41-36Alex Williams makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half41-38Riley Allenspach makes layup
2nd Half41-41Jahari Long makes 24-foot three point jumper
2nd Half43-41John Hugley IV makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half43-44Riley Allenspach makes 26-foot three point jumper (Kory Mincy assists)
2nd Half43-46Fatt Hill makes 2-foot dunk (Riley Allenspach assists)
2nd Half46-46Alex Williams makes 25-foot three point jumper
2nd Half46-48Riley Allenspach makes layup (Fatt Hill assists)
2nd Half46-51Jahari Long makes 24-foot three point jumper
2nd Half47-51Jimmie Williams makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half48-51Jimmie Williams makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half48-53Kory Mincy makes 15-foot turnaround jump shot
2nd Half49-53Jimmie Williams makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half50-53Jimmie Williams makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half50-55Masai Troutman makes layup
2nd Half50-57Jahari Long makes layup (Emmanuel Kanga assists)
2nd Half50-58Jahari Long makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half52-58David Dixon makes 2-foot dunk (Jake DiMichele assists)
2nd Half52-60Jahari Long makes driving layup
2nd Half55-60Brandon Hall makes 26-foot three point jumper
2nd Half57-60Alex Williams makes driving layup
2nd Half59-60Alex Williams makes 10-foot turnaround jump shot
2nd Half59-61Emmanuel Kanga makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half60-61Alex Williams makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half61-61Alex Williams makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half61-63Jahari Long makes driving layup
2nd Half61-65Riley Allenspach makes layup (Jahari Long assists)
2nd Half62-65Alex Williams makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half65-65Brandon Hall makes 26-foot three point jumper
2nd Half67-65David Dixon makes layup
2nd Half68-65Alex Williams makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half69-65Alex Williams makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half70-65Alex Williams makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half71-65Alex Williams makes free throw 2 of 2