George Mason Defeats Fordham in Close Contest
Wednesday, January 7, 2026, 7:00 PM ET · Rose Hill Gym
George Mason Patriots 67, Fordham Rams 58, 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 George Mason Patriots vs Fordham Rams?
George Mason Patriots beat Fordham Rams 67-58 at Rose Hill Gym on January 7, 2026.
Who was favored in George Mason Patriots vs Fordham Rams?
George Mason Patriots were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -230 (about 70% implied). The favorite won.
In a competitive matchup at Rose Hill Gym, the George Mason Patriots secured a 67-58 victory over the Fordham Rams. This win extends George Mason's impressive season record to 16-1, while Fordham falls to 9-8. The game showcased the contrasting recent forms of both teams, with George Mason riding a five-game winning streak, while Fordham has now lost three consecutive games.
George Mason's recent performance has been strong, boasting a 9-1 record over their last ten games. They have averaged 79.2 points per game during this stretch, while allowing 69.8 points. Their last five games have seen them score an average of 76.6 points while allowing 68.8, indicating a solid offensive output paired with reasonable defensive efforts. In their most recent game, they defeated the Rhode Island Rams 61-50, further solidifying their status as a formidable opponent.
Conversely, Fordham's recent form has been less favorable. They have recorded a 6-4 record in their last ten games, with an average of 71.5 points scored and 63.5 points allowed. Their last five games have yielded a 3-2 record, with an average of 70.6 points scored and 60.0 points allowed. However, the Rams have struggled recently, suffering losses to the Richmond Spiders and the Dayton Flyers before facing George Mason.
When considering home and away performance, Fordham has a home record of 6-2, while George Mason boasts a strong away record of 9-1. This matchup marked a significant test for Fordham, as they aimed to leverage their home-court advantage against a high-performing George Mason team.
In terms of head-to-head meetings, this was the second encounter between the two teams in recent seasons. In their previous meeting on February 27, 2025, George Mason emerged victorious with a score of 74-64. The Rams were looking to turn the tide in this matchup but ultimately fell short.
Injury reports indicated no significant absences for either team, allowing both squads to field their strongest lineups. This contributed to a competitive atmosphere as both teams sought to capitalize on their respective strengths.
The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had George Mason favored by 5.5 points, with a total set at 134.5. The odds reflected the Patriots' strong season performance and recent form, while the Rams were seen as underdogs in this contest.
The game conditions were typical for a January evening in New York, with a moderate crowd in attendance at the Rose Hill Gym. Fans were treated to a display of basketball that highlighted both teams' strengths, with George Mason's offensive prowess ultimately proving decisive.
As the game progressed, key moments included free throws and critical baskets that helped George Mason maintain their lead. Rikus Schulte's contributions from the free-throw line and Riley Allenspach's dunk were pivotal in the second half, allowing the Patriots to extend their lead and secure the win.
Overall, this matchup underscored the competitive nature of NCAAB basketball, with George Mason continuing to assert themselves as a top contender, while Fordham will look to regroup and bounce back from their recent struggles.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | GMU -5.5 | 134.5 o -112 / u -108 | George Mason Patriots -230 · Fordham Rams +190 |
Leaders
- PointsDejour Reaves16Fordham Rams
- AssistsDejour Reaves5Fordham Rams
- ReboundsRikus Schulte16Fordham Rams
- PointsRiley Allenspach18George Mason Patriots
- AssistsJahari Long7George Mason Patriots
- ReboundsMasai Troutman8George Mason Patriots
Recent form
Fordham Rams
Last 10: 6-4Streak L271.5 scored · 63.5 allowed per game6-2 at home
- L75-83vs Richmond SpidersJan 4
- L56-63at Dayton FlyersDec 31
- W65-47vs New Haven ChargersDec 22
- W82-53vs Manhattan JaspersDec 13
- W75-54vs Fairleigh Dickinson KnightsDec 11
- L69-70vs Holy Cross CrusadersDec 6
- L62-72at Colgate RaidersNov 30
- W88-68vs UAlbany Great DanesNov 30
- W74-72vs Franklin Pierce RavensNov 28
- W69-53vs Long Island University SharksNov 21
George Mason Patriots
Last 10: 9-1Streak W579.2 scored · 69.8 allowed per game3-1 away
- W61-50vs Rhode Island RamsJan 3
- W80-75at La Salle ExplorersDec 31
- W83-79vs Pennsylvania QuakersDec 28
- W86-79vs Loyola Maryland GreyhoundsDec 21
- W73-61vs Old Dominion MonarchsDec 13
- L62-73at Virginia Tech HokiesDec 6
- W99-81vs Cornell Big RedDec 3
- W82-66vs James Madison DukesNov 29
- W74-65at Florida Atlantic OwlsNov 26
- W92-69at Ohio BobcatsNov 24
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 | George Mason Patriots | Fordham Rams |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 23-48 | 23-67 |
| Field goal % | 48 | 34 |
| Three-pointers | 1-11 | 6-23 |
| Three-point % | 9 | 26 |
| Free throws | 20-26 | 6-10 |
| Free throw % | 77 | 60 |
| Rebounds | 34 | 41 |
| Offensive rebounds | 6 | 19 |
| Defensive rebounds | 28 | 22 |
| Assists | 14 | 10 |
| Steals | 6 | 6 |
| Blocks | 3 | 2 |
| Turnovers | 9 | 9 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 14 | 11 |
| Fast-break points | 9 | 8 |
| Points in the paint | 40 | 26 |
| Fouls | 17 | 19 |
| Largest lead | 12 | 9 |
| Lead changes | 5 | 5 |
| Time in front | 48 | 36 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half29-33Jahari Long makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half31-33Riley Allenspach makes 6-foot hook shot
- 2nd Half32-33Riley Allenspach makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half34-33Riley Allenspach makes layup (Jahari Long assists)
- 2nd Half34-35Kingston Price makes driving layup
- 2nd Half36-35Riley Allenspach makes 2-foot dunk (Jahari Long assists)
- 2nd Half38-35Riley Allenspach makes layup
- 2nd Half40-35Dola Adebayo makes 2-foot alley oop dunk (Jahari Long assists)
- 2nd Half40-37Jack Whitbourn makes layup (Louis Lesmond assists)
- 2nd Half43-37Masai Troutman makes 24-foot three point jumper (Dola Adebayo assists)
- 2nd Half43-39Akira Jacobs makes 23-foot jumper (Dejour Reaves assists)
- 2nd Half45-39Emmanuel Kanga makes layup
- 2nd Half46-39Fatt Hill makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half46-42Marcus Greene makes 24-foot three point jumper (Dejour Reaves assists)
- 2nd Half48-42Emmanuel Kanga makes layup (Jahari Long assists)
- 2nd Half48-43Jack Whitbourn makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half50-43Stas Sivka makes 6-foot jumper (Masai Troutman assists)
- 2nd Half52-43Kory Mincy makes layup (Stas Sivka assists)
- 2nd Half52-45Jack Whitbourn makes 6-foot hook shot
- 2nd Half53-45Fatt Hill makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half54-45Fatt Hill makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half54-47Dejour Reaves makes driving layup
- 2nd Half56-47Kory Mincy makes 17-foot jumper
- 2nd Half57-47Fatt Hill makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half58-47Fatt Hill makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half59-47Masai Troutman makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half59-48Dejour Reaves makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half59-49Dejour Reaves makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half59-51Dejour Reaves makes layup
- 2nd Half59-52Dejour Reaves makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half61-52Riley Allenspach makes 2-foot dunk (Jahari Long assists)
- 2nd Half61-53Rikus Schulte makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half61-54Rikus Schulte makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half63-54Riley Allenspach makes 1-foot dunk (Jahari Long assists)
- 2nd Half63-56Dejour Reaves makes 10-foot jumper (Rikus Schulte assists)
- 2nd Half64-56Fatt Hill makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half65-56Fatt Hill makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half65-58Kingston Price makes 22-foot jumper
- 2nd Half66-58Jahari Long makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half67-58Jahari Long makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Fordham Rams, below favours George Mason Patriots.
Venue
- Rose Hill GymBronx, NY
- Attendance577
- OfficialsJerry Heater, Jeff Pon, Anthony Eades
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