- Matchup: Cornell Big Red vs. George Mason Patriots
- Date: Tuesday, December 2, 2025
- Venue: EagleBank Arena, Fairfax, VA
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Cornell Big Red (4-2) are set to visit EagleBank Arena this Tuesday to face off against the undefeated George Mason Patriots (7-0).
In their most recent outing, the Cornell Big Red secured a decisive victory against Misericordia, dominating the scoreboard with a final tally of 114-70. During this contest, Cornell was whistled for 13 fouls, while Misericordia committed 11. The Big Red hit 9 of 21 three-point attempts, while Misericordia struggled from the free-throw line, converting only 11 of their 18 attempts, resulting in a 61.1% rate. On the boards, Misericordia grabbed 24 rebounds (7 offensive, 17 defensive) but failed to record any blocks. They also registered 11 assists and 12 steals throughout the game. Defensively, Cornell held their opponents to a shooting percentage of 40.3%, as Misericordia went 25 for 62 from the field. Cornell’s offense shined, recording 35 assists, forcing 21 turnovers, and accumulating 11 steals. The Big Red dominated the boards, amassing a total of 45 rebounds, including 15 on the offensive end. At the charity stripe, the Big Red converted 10 of 11 attempts, achieving an impressive free-throw percentage of 90.9%. Overall, Cornell finished the game with a shooting percentage of 52.6% (40 of 76) and nailed 24 of their 56 shots from three-point territory.
One standout player was DJ Nix, who played a pivotal role in the game. He recorded 16 points with a perfect shooting streak of 5 for 5, contributing 2 rebounds and 2 assists in just 17 minutes of play.
Cornell heads into this matchup with a 4-2 record for the season. The team averages 93.2 points per game, ranking 18th in college basketball, while shooting at an overall rate of 48.0%. From beyond the arc, they are hitting 39.0% (87 of 223), and at the free-throw line, they sit at 72.7%. On average, Cornell hauls in 40.2 rebounds and tallies 130 assists, placing them 30th nationally for team assists. They commit turnovers 14.7 times per game and average 21.2 fouls nightly.
Defensively, the Big Red generate an average of 13.0 turnovers per game while drawing 18.8 fouls. They allow opponents a shooting percentage of 35.2% from three-point range and rank 333rd nationally for points allowed per game (83.5). Overall, they permit opponents to shoot at 45.2% from the field (177 of 392) and grab 36.0 rebounds each game. In terms of assists allowed, Cornell ranks 141st, with a total of 86 surrendered this season.
In their last contest, the George Mason Patriots triumphed over Florida Atlantic with a score of 74-65. In terms of rebounds, George Mason allowed Florida Atlantic to collect 28 boards (10 offensive). The Patriots shot 26.1% from three-point land, making 6 of 23 attempts, and converted 9 of 12 free throws (75.0%). Florida Atlantic hit 25 of their 57 shots from the field (43.9%), while George Mason shot a solid 49.0% (25 of 51). The Patriots successfully made 9 of 17 three-point attempts (52.9%) and recorded 15 points from the free-throw line at a success rate of 71.4%. Florida Atlantic committed 17 fouls, giving the Patriots 21 opportunities at the charity stripe. Additionally, George Mason turned the ball over 7 times but managed to secure 4 steals during the game, collecting a total of 26 rebounds (19 defensive, 7 offensive).
Kory Mincy was a key contributor for the Patriots, making 7 of 12 shots for a shooting percentage of 58.3%. He scored 22 points in 39 minutes on the court and tallied 5 assists.
With a perfect record of 7-0 this season, the Patriots have averaged 15.0 fouls per game and are shooting 73.8% from the free-throw line. Their assist rate stands at 12.9 assists per game (261st in college basketball), while they average 12.1 turnovers per game. So far, George Mason has scored 558 points this season, averaging 79.7 points per game, and they grab 37.7 rebounds per contest. On offense, the Patriots boast a shooting percentage of 48.1%, which ranks 82nd nationwide.
On the defensive front, the Patriots allow opponents to shoot 27.6% from three (47 of 170) and surrender 75.2% from the free-throw line. They permit 10.4 assists and 29.3 rebounds per game, ranking 41st and 18th nationally respectively. Defensively, George Mason is impressive, sitting 14th in college basketball for points allowed per game at 61.9. They force an average of 13.7 turnovers and restrict opponents’ shooting to 38.7% from the floor (47th nationally).
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA game against the spread?
Prediction: Back George Mason
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