NCAAB · Final

George Mason Edges St. Bonaventure in Close Contest

Saturday, January 31, 2026, 6:30 PM ET · Reilly Center

George Mason Patriots 77, St. Bonaventure Bonnies 73, 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 St. Bonaventure Bonnies?

George Mason Patriots beat St. Bonaventure Bonnies 77-73 at Reilly Center on January 31, 2026.

Who was favored in George Mason Patriots vs St. Bonaventure Bonnies?

George Mason Patriots were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -118 (about 54% implied). The favorite won.

In a tightly contested game at the Reilly Center, the George Mason Patriots narrowly defeated the St. Bonaventure Bonnies with a final score of 77-73. This matchup was significant as it showcased the contrasting fortunes of both teams in the current season, with George Mason boasting a strong away record of 20-2 compared to St. Bonaventure's 13-9 overall performance.

George Mason entered the game with a recent record of 9-1 over their last ten outings, and they were riding a one-game winning streak. Their scoring average during this stretch was 73.9 points per game, while they allowed 68.5 points. In their most recent game prior to this fixture, they secured a victory against the Davidson Wildcats, winning 60-52. In contrast, St. Bonaventure's form has been less impressive, with a record of 3-7 over their last ten games, although they did manage to win their last match against the Duquesne Dukes, 87-79. The Bonnies averaged 78.5 points scored and allowed 82.0 during their last ten games.

At home, St. Bonaventure had a record of 2-3, while George Mason was undefeated in their last six home games, showcasing their strength on the road with a 3-1 record away from home. In their only previous meeting this season, George Mason defeated St. Bonaventure 75-62 on January 22, 2025, further establishing their dominance in this matchup.

In terms of injuries, the block did not specify any key players missing from either team, which meant both sides were likely fielding their best lineups. The market had George Mason as slight favorites, with odds from DraftKings showing a spread of 1.5 points in favor of the Patriots. The total for the game was set at 142.5, indicating expectations for a moderately high-scoring affair.

The game conditions were typical for a basketball matchup, with no adverse weather factors affecting play. Fans were treated to a competitive atmosphere as both teams vied for crucial conference positioning. As the game unfolded, key moments included Kory Mincy’s layup that tied the game at 71 in the second half, followed by a series of free throws from Frank Mitchell and Jahari Long that ultimately sealed the victory for George Mason.

In the end, George Mason’s ability to execute under pressure and maintain composure in the closing moments of the game proved decisive, allowing them to secure the win and further solidify their standing in the league.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	GMU -1.5	142.5 o -110 / u -110	George Mason Patriots -118 · St. Bonaventure Bonnies -102

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Leaders

PointsFrank Mitchell25St. Bonaventure Bonnies
AssistsDasonte Bowen8St. Bonaventure Bonnies
ReboundsFrank Mitchell6St. Bonaventure Bonnies
PointsKory Mincy22George Mason Patriots
AssistsJahari Long9George Mason Patriots
ReboundsRiley Allenspach8George Mason Patriots

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St. Bonaventure Bonnies

Last 10: 3-7Streak W178.5 scored · 82 allowed per game2-3 at home

W87-79at Duquesne DukesJan 29
L62-97vs Saint Louis BillikensJan 23
W84-70vs Loyola Chicago RamblersJan 21
L74-78at La Salle ExplorersJan 17
L64-68at Saint Joseph's HawksJan 15
L77-81vs Fordham RamsJan 10
L80-89vs Richmond SpidersJan 8
L82-89at VCU RamsDec 31
W92-81vs Le Moyne DolphinsDec 20
L83-88at Ohio BobcatsDec 13

George Mason Patriots

Last 10: 9-1Streak W173.9 scored · 68.5 allowed per game3-1 away

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
W86-79vs Loyola Maryland GreyhoundsDec 21

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	St. Bonaventure Bonnies
Field goals	31-56	27-49
Field goal %	55	55
Three-pointers	5-21	5-11
Three-point %	24	45
Free throws	10-15	14-25
Free throw %	67	56
Rebounds	29	22
Offensive rebounds	8	5
Defensive rebounds	21	17
Assists	14	17
Steals	6	12
Blocks	2	3
Turnovers	16	14
Team turnovers	0	2
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	18	14
Fast-break points	14	6
Points in the paint	46	32
Fouls	22	18
Largest lead	4	14
Lead changes	1	1
Time in front	1	96

How the scoring went

2nd Half35-47Frank Mitchell makes layup (Cayden Charles assists)
2nd Half37-47Fatt Hill makes driving layup
2nd Half40-47Kory Mincy makes 25-foot three point jumper (Jahari Long assists)
2nd Half40-49Cayden Charles makes layup (Joe Grahovac assists)
2nd Half40-50Cayden Charles makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half40-52Darryl Simmons II makes 13-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half42-52Fatt Hill makes driving layup
2nd Half42-54Joe Grahovac makes 3-foot dunk (Frank Mitchell assists)
2nd Half45-54Masai Troutman makes 23-foot three point jumper (Jahari Long assists)
2nd Half45-56Frank Mitchell makes layup (Cayden Charles assists)
2nd Half45-58Frank Mitchell makes layup (Joe Grahovac assists)
2nd Half47-58Kory Mincy makes layup
2nd Half47-60Frank Mitchell makes 8-foot hook shot
2nd Half49-60Jahari Long makes driving layup (Riley Allenspach assists)
2nd Half49-63Daniel Egbuniwe makes 23-foot three point jumper (Dasonte Bowen assists)
2nd Half51-63Emmanuel Kanga makes layup
2nd Half53-63Fatt Hill makes 4-foot dunk
2nd Half53-65Dasonte Bowen makes 15-foot turnaround jump shot
2nd Half53-66Frank Mitchell makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half55-66Fatt Hill makes driving layup
2nd Half57-66Kory Mincy makes 13-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half57-67Cayden Charles makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half59-67Riley Allenspach makes layup
2nd Half60-67Riley Allenspach makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half60-68Dasonte Bowen makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half60-69Dasonte Bowen makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half62-69Fatt Hill makes driving layup (Jahari Long assists)
2nd Half65-69Malik Presley makes 23-foot three point jumper (Jahari Long assists)
2nd Half65-70Frank Mitchell makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half66-70Kory Mincy makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half69-70Kory Mincy makes 27-foot three point jumper (Riley Allenspach assists)
2nd Half69-71Frank Mitchell makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half71-71Kory Mincy makes layup (Stas Sivka assists)
2nd Half71-72Frank Mitchell makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half73-72Fatt Hill makes layup
2nd Half73-73Frank Mitchell makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half74-73Jahari Long makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half75-73Jahari Long makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half76-73Jahari Long makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half77-73Jahari Long makes free throw 2 of 2

Win probability

Above the line favours St. Bonaventure Bonnies, below favours George Mason Patriots.