George Mason Edges Pennsylvania in Close Contest
Sunday, December 28, 2025, 5:00 PM ET · EagleBank Arena
George Mason Patriots 83, Pennsylvania Quakers 79, 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 Pennsylvania Quakers vs George Mason Patriots?
George Mason Patriots beat Pennsylvania Quakers 83-79 at EagleBank Arena on December 28, 2025.
Who was favored in Pennsylvania Quakers vs George Mason Patriots?
George Mason Patriots were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -2100 (about 95% implied). The favorite won.
The George Mason Patriots narrowly defeated the Pennsylvania Quakers with a final score of 83-79 in a thrilling matchup at EagleBank Arena. This victory continues George Mason's strong home performance, where they boast a record of 12-1 for the season. The Patriots have been particularly formidable at home, holding a perfect 7-0 record in their own arena. Their recent form shows that they have won 9 of their last 10 games, with an impressive scoring average of 79.4 points per game while allowing 65.7 points. This includes a two-game winning streak, with their last victory being against the Loyola Maryland Greyhounds on December 21, where they won 86-79.
In contrast, the Pennsylvania Quakers have had a more inconsistent season, currently standing at 6-6 overall. Their away record reflects their struggles, with just 1 win in 5 attempts. The Quakers have a record of 5-5 over their last 10 games, averaging 74.2 points scored but allowing 77.7 points. They recently faced a tough loss against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights, falling 69-70 on December 21, which marked their first defeat in a streak that has now reached one.
The two teams met previously this season on December 22, 2024, where George Mason also emerged victorious, winning decisively 85-53. This recent history added an extra layer of intrigue to the matchup, as George Mason looked to maintain their dominance over Pennsylvania.
In terms of injuries, the block does not provide specific details about player availability for either team, but this aspect can often influence game dynamics and team performance.
The betting market, as reported by DraftKings, had George Mason as the heavy favorite with a spread of -16.5 and a moneyline of -2100. Pennsylvania was priced at a moneyline of 1100, indicating a significant underdog status. The total points line was set at 146.5, reflecting expectations of a moderately high-scoring game.
The conditions for the game were typical for indoor basketball, with no adverse weather factors affecting the play. Fans could expect a high-paced game given both teams' scoring capabilities, particularly from George Mason, who has been averaging over 80 points in their last five games.
In the closing moments of the game, the tension was palpable. Augustus Gerhart of Pennsylvania made crucial free throws, bringing the score to 74-78, but George Mason responded effectively with Fatt Hill making free throws of his own, pushing the lead to 80-74. A late layup by AJ Levine kept Pennsylvania in contention, making it 79-81, but Fatt Hill sealed the game with another layup, finalizing the score at 83-79.
Overall, this matchup highlighted George Mason's home dominance and provided a competitive challenge for Pennsylvania, who will look to improve their away performance in future games.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | GMU -16.5 | 146.5 o -108 / u -112 | Pennsylvania Quakers +1100 · George Mason Patriots -2100 |
Leaders
- PointsFatt Hill18George Mason Patriots
- AssistsJahari Long5George Mason Patriots
- ReboundsNick Ellington11George Mason Patriots
- PointsMichael Zanoni23Pennsylvania Quakers
- AssistsCam Thrower5Pennsylvania Quakers
- ReboundsCam Thrower6Pennsylvania Quakers
Recent form
George Mason Patriots
Last 10: 9-1Streak W279.4 scored · 65.7 allowed per game7-0 at home
- 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
- W79-57vs Jacksonville DolphinsNov 19
- W61-44vs New Hampshire WildcatsNov 15
- W86-62vs Catawba IndiansNov 12
Pennsylvania Quakers
Last 10: 5-5Streak L174.2 scored · 77.7 allowed per game1-4 away
- L69-70at Rutgers Scarlet KnightsDec 21
- W74-72vs Lafayette LeopardsDec 8
- L63-90at Villanova WildcatsDec 7
- L60-77vs Hofstra PrideNov 30
- W73-71vs La Salle ExplorersNov 29
- W77-65vs Merrimack WarriorsNov 28
- W84-68at Drexel DragonsNov 22
- W83-74vs Saint Joseph's HawksNov 18
- L81-106at Providence FriarsNov 12
- L78-84at American University EaglesNov 9
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 | Pennsylvania Quakers | George Mason Patriots |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 30-63 | 34-60 |
| Field goal % | 48 | 57 |
| Three-pointers | 11-26 | 1-15 |
| Three-point % | 42 | 7 |
| Free throws | 8-15 | 14-28 |
| Free throw % | 53 | 50 |
| Rebounds | 29 | 41 |
| Offensive rebounds | 9 | 12 |
| Defensive rebounds | 20 | 29 |
| Assists | 19 | 13 |
| Steals | 5 | 6 |
| Blocks | 7 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 8 | 7 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 1 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 4 | 13 |
| Fast-break points | 10 | 10 |
| Points in the paint | 32 | 54 |
| Fouls | 19 | 14 |
| Largest lead | 6 | 10 |
| Lead changes | 6 | 6 |
| Time in front | 21 | 72 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half48-46Kory Mincy makes 18-foot step back jumpshot
- 2nd Half50-46AJ Levine makes driving layup
- 2nd Half50-47Riley Allenspach makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half53-47Cam Thrower makes 25-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half53-49Kory Mincy makes 16-foot jumper
- 2nd Half53-51Jahari Long makes driving layup
- 2nd Half54-51Cam Thrower makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half55-51Cam Thrower makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half55-52Nick Ellington makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half55-53Nick Ellington makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half57-53Lucas Lueth makes driving layup
- 2nd Half57-54Fatt Hill makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half60-54Lucas Lueth makes 23-foot three point jumper (AJ Levine assists)
- 2nd Half60-56Nick Ellington makes layup (Riley Allenspach assists)
- 2nd Half60-58Nick Ellington makes layup (Masai Troutman assists)
- 2nd Half61-58Dalton Scantlebury makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half62-58Dalton Scantlebury makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half62-60Fatt Hill makes driving layup
- 2nd Half64-60TJ Power makes layup
- 2nd Half64-62Fatt Hill makes driving layup (Jahari Long assists)
- 2nd Half64-64Fatt Hill makes driving layup
- 2nd Half64-66Malik Presley makes 9-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half64-68Kory Mincy makes 16-foot step back jumpshot
- 2nd Half64-70Nick Ellington makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half66-70AJ Levine makes 7-foot jumper
- 2nd Half66-73Kory Mincy makes 23-foot three point jumper (Jahari Long assists)
- 2nd Half68-73Michael Zanoni makes 19-foot jumper (AJ Levine assists)
- 2nd Half68-75Emmanuel Kanga makes layup (Masai Troutman assists)
- 2nd Half68-77Emmanuel Kanga makes layup (Fatt Hill assists)
- 2nd Half69-77Cam Thrower makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half72-77AJ Levine makes 24-foot three point jumper (Cam Thrower assists)
- 2nd Half72-78Riley Allenspach makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half73-78Augustus Gerhart makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half74-78Augustus Gerhart makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half74-79Fatt Hill makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half74-80Fatt Hill makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half76-80AJ Levine makes layup
- 2nd Half76-81Fatt Hill makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half79-81TJ Power makes 22-foot three point jumper (AJ Levine assists)
- 2nd Half79-83Fatt Hill makes layup (Nick Ellington assists)
Win probability
Above the line favours George Mason Patriots, below favours Pennsylvania Quakers.
Venue
- EagleBank ArenaFairfax, VA
- Attendance3860
- OfficialsBrian O'Connell, Bert Smith, Bill Covington Jr.
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