- Matchup: Dayton Flyers vs. George Mason Patriots
- Date: Wednesday, February 18, 2026
- Venue: EagleBank Arena in Fairfax, VA
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The George Mason Patriots (21-5) are set to host the Dayton Flyers (16-9) at EagleBank Arena this Wednesday.
In their last outing, the Dayton Flyers secured a victory against Davidson, finishing with a score of 70-59. Dayton achieved a field goal percentage of 45.8% by converting 22 of 48 shots and successfully made 5 out of 15 attempts from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, the Flyers excelled, sinking 21 of 24 attempts for an impressive rate of 87.5%. On the boards, they gathered 37 rebounds, with 12 being offensive. Additionally, Dayton facilitated 16 assists while forcing 10 turnovers and recording 7 steals. Defensively, they allowed Davidson to shoot 44.0% (22 of 50) from the field. Davidson managed 12 assists and 9 steals during the game and collected 18 rebounds (5 offensive, 13 defensive), without any blocks. Davidson finished at 63.6% from the charity stripe, making 7 of 11 attempts, and hit 8 of 21 three-point shots. The Flyers ended the game with 11 personal fouls, while Davidson accumulated 21 fouls.
De’Shayne Montgomery was a pivotal player for Dayton, contributing 13 points on 5 of 10 shooting during his 29 minutes on the floor. He also recorded 4 rebounds but did not have any assists.
Dayton enters this match with a record of 16-9 this season. They average 12.3 turnovers and commit approximately 16.6 fouls per game. As a team, the Flyers grab an average of 33.0 rebounds per game and have tallied 352 assists on the year, placing them 222nd in Division 1 for assists. The Flyers are shooting 32.8% from three-point range (183 of 558) and 75.7% from the free-throw line. They are scoring an average of 75.8 points per game, ranking 182nd in D-1, while hitting 44.7% of their field goals.
On defense, Dayton forces an average of 15.6 turnovers per game and gives away approximately 20.8 fouls. They are currently ranked 96th in the nation in terms of assists allowed, conceding a total of 320 assists for the season. Dayton’s defense permits a shooting percentage of 44.0% (616 of 1,401) and averages 34.6 rebounds allowed per game. They permit opponents to hit 36.0% of their three-point shots and rank 114th in college basketball in points allowed per game (71.4).
In their last game, the George Mason Patriots faced a defeat, falling 72-53 against George Washington. In terms of rebounding, George Mason allowed George Washington to secure 31 total rebounds (8 offensive). The Patriots shot 34.8% from three-point range, hitting 8 of 23 attempts, and finished 12 out of 14 at the charity stripe (85.7%). George Mason allowed George Washington to shoot 50.0%, converting 26 of 52 field goal attempts. The Patriots, on the other hand, managed to shoot 20 for 51 from the floor, resulting in a shooting percentage of 39.2%. From beyond the arc, George Mason was successful with 9 of their 26 attempts (34.6%). They made 4 of their free throw attempts for a success rate of 66.7%. George Washington recorded 9 fouls in this match, which resulted in the Patriots shooting 6 free throws. They committed 11 turnovers and achieved 2 steals during the game. Overall, George Mason secured 17 defensive rebounds and 6 offensive rebounds for a total of 23 for the contest.
Masai Troutman emerged as a key player for the Patriots, converting 5 of 8 shots for an impressive field goal percentage of 62.5%, while also recording 5 rebounds. He contributed 15 points in 31 minutes on the court and dished out 2 assists in the game.
George Mason holds a record of 21-5 for the season. Offensively, the Patriots are shooting 47.8% from the field, ranking them 46th in Division 1. They have scored 1,938 points this season (74.5 per game) and average 35.1 rebounds per game. Their assist rate stands at 13.0 per game (256th in the nation), and they average 10.8 turnovers per game. The Patriots commit an average of 15.5 fouls per game while shooting 72.5% from the free-throw line.
Defensively, the Patriots rank 32nd in college basketball for points allowed per game (67.3). They force an average of 11.0 turnovers per game and hold opponents to a shooting percentage of 42.0% (73rd in the country). George Mason’s defense allows 32.2% from three-point range (208 of 646), and their opponents convert 71.7% of their free throw attempts. They permit 12.6 assists and an average of 30.8 rebounds per game, ranking them 115th and 23rd in those defensive metrics.
Who will emerge victorious tonight in this NCAA matchup against the spread?
Forecast: Bet on Dayton
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