George Mason Dominates Wofford in Season Opener
Monday, November 3, 2025, 7:00 PM ET · EagleBank Arena
George Mason Patriots 70, Wofford Terriers 46, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Wofford Terriers vs George Mason Patriots?
George Mason Patriots beat Wofford Terriers 70-46 at EagleBank Arena on November 3, 2025.
In a commanding performance, the George Mason Patriots secured a decisive victory over the Wofford Terriers, winning the game 70-46 at EagleBank Arena. This matchup marked the season opener for both teams, with George Mason starting strong with a home record of 1-0, while Wofford fell to 0-1 on the season.
The Patriots entered the game with a recent record of 7-3 over their last ten outings, although they were coming off a loss in their previous game against the VCU Rams, where they fell 63-68. Despite that setback, George Mason had shown solid form at home, boasting an impressive home record of 5-0. On average, they scored 68.0 points while allowing 66.9 in their last ten games, with a scoring average of 70.0 points and an allowed average of 63.8 over their last five games.
In contrast, Wofford had a strong recent record of 7-3 as well, but their performance in this game highlighted their struggles on the road. The Terriers had a home record of 1-3 and an away record of 6-0 leading into this contest. They averaged 78.3 points scored and allowed 68.4 points in their last ten games, but their scoring dropped significantly in this matchup.
Historically, George Mason and Wofford have faced each other before, but the specifics of those previous meetings were not detailed in the block. However, the stark difference in performance during this game suggests a widening gap between the two programs.
In terms of player availability, the block did not specify any injuries affecting either team, which meant both squads were presumably at full strength for this contest. The conditions of the game were not explicitly mentioned, but playing at home in front of their fans likely provided an advantage for George Mason.
The market had priced George Mason as the clear favorite, with a home win probability of 1.0, indicating a strong expectation of victory. This was reflected in their performance, as they dominated the game from start to finish.
As the game progressed, George Mason maintained control, showcasing their defensive capabilities while limiting Wofford's scoring opportunities. The scoring plays highlighted moments of success for Wofford, such as Masai Troutman making a layup and free throws, but these were not enough to shift the momentum in their favor. The Patriots’ defense stifled Wofford's offensive efforts, leading to a significant gap in the score.
Overall, this game served as a strong statement for George Mason as they look to build on their early season success, while Wofford will need to regroup and address their offensive struggles moving forward.
Leaders
- PointsKory Mincy18George Mason Patriots
- AssistsKory Mincy6George Mason Patriots
- ReboundsMasai Troutman6George Mason Patriots
- PointsNils Machowski11Wofford Terriers
- AssistsCayden Vasko5Wofford Terriers
- ReboundsNils Machowski7Wofford Terriers
Recent form
George Mason Patriots
Last 10: 7-3Streak L168 scored · 66.9 allowed per game5-0 at home
- L63-68at VCU RamsMar 16
- W74-64vs Saint Joseph's HawksMar 15
- W80-65vs George Washington RevolutionariesMar 14
- W64-60at Richmond SpidersMar 8
- W69-62vs La Salle ExplorersMar 6
- L68-85at Duquesne DukesMar 1
- W74-64vs Fordham RamsFeb 27
- L54-70at VCU RamsFeb 22
- W58-57vs Saint Joseph's HawksFeb 15
- W76-74at Saint Louis BillikensFeb 12
Wofford Terriers
Last 10: 7-3Streak W378.3 scored · 68.4 allowed per game6-0 away
- W92-85at Furman PaladinsMar 10
- W85-65vs VMI KeydetsMar 9
- W72-60at East Tennessee State BuccaneersMar 8
- L75-78vs Furman PaladinsMar 1
- W90-67at Western Carolina CatamountsFeb 27
- L68-73vs East Tennessee State BuccaneersFeb 22
- W82-43at VMI KeydetsFeb 19
- L68-76vs Samford BulldogsFeb 15
- W74-71at The Citadel BulldogsFeb 13
- W77-66at Mercer BearsFeb 8
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Tennessee State | 23-11 | - | 13-5 |
| Mercer | 19-13 | 2 | 11-7 |
| Wofford | 19-13 | 2 | 11-7 |
| Samford | 18-14 | 2 | 11-7 |
| Furman | 22-13 | 3 | 10-8 |
| Western Carolina | 15-16 | 3 | 10-8 |
| UNC Greensboro | 15-19 | 4 | 9-9 |
| Chattanooga | 13-19 | 6 | 7-11 |
| The Citadel | 11-22 | 6 | 7-11 |
| VMI | 6-26 | 12 | 1-17 |
| 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 | Wofford Terriers | George Mason Patriots |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 15-50 | 26-55 |
| Field goal % | 30 | 47 |
| Three-pointers | 6-29 | 6-17 |
| Three-point % | 21 | 35 |
| Free throws | 10-16 | 12-16 |
| Free throw % | 63 | 75 |
| Rebounds | 32 | 37 |
| Offensive rebounds | 10 | 8 |
| Defensive rebounds | 22 | 29 |
| Assists | 10 | 12 |
| Steals | 5 | 4 |
| Blocks | 3 | 4 |
| Turnovers | 16 | 12 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 2 | 17 |
| Fast-break points | 6 | 4 |
| Points in the paint | 18 | 34 |
| Fouls | 20 | 16 |
| Largest lead | 0 | 24 |
How the scoring went
- 1st Half22-28Masai Troutman made Layup.
- 1st Half22-29Masai Troutman made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half24-29Cayden Vasko made Jumper.
- 2nd Half24-31Dola Adebayo made Two Point Tip Shot.
- 2nd Half24-33Riley Allenspach made Dunk. Assisted by Kory Mincy.
- 2nd Half24-35Riley Allenspach made Layup. Assisted by Kory Mincy.
- 2nd Half26-35Luke Flynn made Layup.
- 2nd Half26-37Riley Allenspach made Jumper.
- 2nd Half27-37Luke Flynn made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half28-37Luke Flynn made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half29-37Luke Flynn made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half31-37Brian Sumpter made Layup. Assisted by Cayden Vasko.
- 2nd Half33-37Nils Machowski made Layup. Assisted by Luke Flynn.
- 2nd Half33-39Kory Mincy made Jumper.
- 2nd Half33-40Kory Mincy made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half33-42Riley Allenspach made Jumper. Assisted by Kory Mincy.
- 2nd Half36-42Luke Flynn made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Cayden Vasko.
- 2nd Half36-45Kory Mincy made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Malik Presley.
- 2nd Half36-48Kory Mincy made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Malik Presley.
- 2nd Half37-48Chace Watley made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half37-50Jahari Long made Layup.
- 2nd Half37-52Jahari Long made Layup. Assisted by Kory Mincy.
- 2nd Half37-54Malik Presley made Dunk. Assisted by Jahari Long.
- 2nd Half37-56Masai Troutman made Dunk. Assisted by Jahari Long.
- 2nd Half40-56Chace Watley made Three Point Jumper.
- 2nd Half40-58Emmanuel Kanga made Layup. Assisted by Kory Mincy.
- 2nd Half40-59Kory Mincy made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half43-59Nils Machowski made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Chace Watley.
- 2nd Half43-60Riley Allenspach made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half43-61Riley Allenspach made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half43-62Riley Allenspach made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half43-63Riley Allenspach made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half43-65Masai Troutman made Layup.
- 2nd Half43-66Masai Troutman made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half44-66Chace Watley made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half45-66Chace Watley made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half45-67Malik Presley made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half45-68Malik Presley made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half46-68Cannon Richards made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half46-70Nick Ellington made Layup.
Win probability
Above the line favours George Mason Patriots, below favours Wofford Terriers.
Venue
- EagleBank ArenaFairfax, VA
- Attendance3009
- OfficialsChet Walker, Brian Zink, Jafar Kinsey
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