- Matchup: George Mason Patriots vs St. Bonaventure Bonnies
- Scheduled Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026
- Venue: Reilly Center, Saint Bonaventure, NY
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The George Mason Patriots, boasting a 19-2 record, will travel to Reilly Center this Saturday to challenge the St. Bonaventure Bonnies, who stand at 13-8.
In their previous game, the George Mason Patriots triumphed over Davidson, securing a 60-52 victory. The Patriots achieved a field goal percentage of 44.7%, making 21 of 47 shots, including 5 of 18 from three-point range. At the free-throw line, they converted 13 of 22 attempts for a rate of 59.1%. On the boards, they registered a total of 32 rebounds, 10 of which were offensive. They also distributed 9 assists and forced 11 turnovers while achieving 7 steals. Defensively, George Mason held Davidson to a shooting percentage of 36.4% on 20 of 55 attempts. Davidson managed 12 assists and acquired 8 steals, collecting 26 rebounds (11 offensive, 15 defensive) without any blocks. At the free-throw line, Davidson shot 66.7%, hitting 4 of 6, and made 8 of their 26 long-range attempts. The personal foul count finished with George Mason committing 12 fouls compared to Davidson’s 20.
Kory Mincy stood out, scoring 19 points on 7 of 12 shooting. He played 38 minutes, gathering 6 rebounds, while maintaining an impressive 58.3% shooting accuracy and registering 5 assists.
Currently, George Mason holds a strong 19-2 record for the season. The team averages 10.2 turnovers per game and commits 15.4 personal fouls. They pull in 35.9 rebounds per game and have recorded 278 assists this season, ranking 237th in the nation for assists. The Patriots connect on 35.2% of their three-point attempts (131 of 372) and maintain a free-throw shooting percentage of 73.3%. With an average of 76.8 points per game (176th in Division 1), they boast a field goal percentage of 48.4%.
Defensively, the Patriots force 10.9 turnovers per game and draw 20.9 personal fouls. They rank 97th in Division 1, allowing 256 assists throughout the season. Opponent shooting is limited to 41.3% (497 of 1,202), and they allow 30.6 rebounds per game. The Patriots concede 31.7% from three-point range, ranking 29th in the country in points allowed per game at 66.6.
In their last outing, the St. Bonaventure Bonnies clinched a victory against Duquesne with a score of 87-79. They secured 30 defensive boards and 4 offensive rebounds for a total of 34. The Bonnies gave away possession 8 times but managed to record 6 steals. Duquesne was penalized with 23 personal fouls, leading to 26 free-throw attempts for St. Bonaventure, of which they converted 21 at an 80.8% success rate. The Bonnies made 8 of 16 three-pointers (50%) and concluded the game shooting 29 for 52 from the field with a 55.8% success rate. On the defensive end, they permitted Duquesne to connect on 28 of 64 attempts, yielding a shooting percentage of 43.8%. Duquesne shot 40.7% from beyond the arc, landing 11 of 27 shots, and finished at 12 out of 22 from the free-throw line (54.5%). In terms of rebounding, St. Bonaventure allowed Duquesne to grab a total of 33 rebounds (12 on the offensive end).
Daryl Simmons II was instrumental in this victory, scoring 31 points during 40 minutes on the court while contributing 2 assists. He shot 8 of 11, achieving a shooting rate of 72.7%, along with 1 rebound.
St. Bonaventure currently has a record of 13-8 for the season. They commit an average of 16.0 personal fouls per game and maintain a free-throw percentage of 76.3%. The Bonnies distribute 16.4 assists per game (64th in the nation) and average 11.0 turnovers. They have accumulated 1,629 points this season (77.6 points per game), securing an average of 35.1 rebounds per contest. As a unit, they shoot 46.5% from the field, ranking 117th nationally.
The Bonnies rank 199th in Division 1 in points allowed per game at 74.1. They average 12.7 forced turnovers and permit opponents to shoot 46.0% from the field, placing them 293rd in the nation. St. Bonaventure’s defense allows 36.3% on three-point attempts (169 of 465), and opposing teams convert 76.6% of their free throws. They yield 15.0 assists and 32.0 total rebounds per game, ranking 296th and 49th in Division 1, respectively.
Who will triumph in tonight’s NCAA battle against the spread?
Recommendation: Back George Mason
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