- Matchup: George Mason Patriots vs Virginia Tech Hokies
- Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025
- Venue: Cassell Coliseum, Blacksburg, VA
- Broadcast: ACC Extra
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This Saturday, the Virginia Tech Hokies (7-2) will face off against the undefeated George Mason Patriots (9-0) at the Cassell Coliseum.
In their most recent outing, the George Mason Patriots secured a commanding 99-81 victory over Cornell. Throughout the game, the Patriots committed 19 personal fouls, while Cornell had 22. George Mason excelled from beyond the arc, making 13 of 31 shots. Cornell’s free throw success was 70.6%, hitting 12 of 17 attempts. On the boards, Cornell secured 25 rebounds (7 offensive, 18 defensive), but did not register a block. They also recorded 20 assists and 5 steals. Defensively, George Mason allowed their opponents an efficiency of 49.1% from the field, as they shot 28 of 57. The Patriots dished out 16 assists, forced 12 turnovers, and achieved 7 steals. Collectively, they grabbed 32 rebounds, including 9 offensive. At the charity stripe, George Mason hit 21 of 25 attempts for 84.0% accuracy. The Patriots wrapped the game with a field goal percentage of 55.7%, converting 34 out of 61 attempts, along with 10 out of 20 from three-point range.
Malik Presley stood out in this game, boasting a 70.0% field goal percentage and registering 2 assists. Over 31 minutes, he pulled down 2 rebounds and scored 17 points from 7 out of 10 shooting.
The George Mason Patriots enter this match with an impressive 9-0 record for the season. They average 82.1 points per game (109th in D-1) while maintaining a shooting percentage of 49.7% from the floor. The Patriots are making 41.9% of their three-point attempts (72 of 172) and achieving a free throw percentage of 75.4%. As a team, they secure an average of 37.0 rebounds and have tallied 122 assists this season, ranking 156th nationally in assists. On average, they turn the ball over 11.9 times and commit 14.9 fouls per game.
Defensively, the Patriots have been effective, forcing an average of 12.8 turnovers per game and drawing 22.3 fouls on their opponents. They limit three-point shooting to 29.7% and are ranked 28th in D-1 for points allowed per game at 64.4. George Mason’s defense allows an overall shooting percentage of 39.6% (203 of 512) and averages 29.0 rebounds per game, ranking them 159th in D-1 for assists conceded this season with a total of 103.
In their recent game, the Virginia Tech Hokies clinched an 86-83 win against South Carolina. In terms of rebounding, Virginia Tech permitted South Carolina to secure 27 boards in total (5 offensive). They shot 26.7% from beyond the arc, connecting on 8 out of 30 attempts, while finishing 21 out of 28 from the free-throw line (75.0%). Defensively, the Hokies allowed South Carolina to shoot 45.0% from the floor, converting 27 of 60 attempts. At the end of the match, the Hokies shot 50.0%, with a total of 33 out of 66. For three-pointers, Virginia Tech made 6 of their 20 attempts (30.0%). The Hokies converted 14 free throws at a rate of 66.7%. South Carolina committed 17 fouls during the game, resulting in 21 free-throw attempts for the Hokies. Virginia Tech had 9 turnovers and managed to secure 36 rebounds—30 of which were defensive and 6 offensive.
Amani Hansberry made a significant contribution for the Hokies, scoring 22 points in 39 minutes of play, while also recording 3 assists. He boasted a shooting percentage of 62.5% by going 10 for 16 and secured a total of 14 rebounds.
Virginia Tech currently holds a 7-2 record this season. They average 17.9 fouls per game, converting 70.6% from the free-throw line. The Hokies deliver 15.7 assists per game (125th in college basketball) and average 8.9 turnovers. So far this season, they have accumulated 747 points, averaging 83.0 per game, and grab 37.8 rebounds. Offensively, Virginia Tech is hitting 45.5% from the field (178th in D-1).
Defensive metrics show that Virginia Tech allows 29.7% shooting on three-point attempts (68 of 229), and opponents successfully convert 74.1% of their free-throw attempts. The Hokies average 12.8 assists allowed and 36.3 rebounds given up per game, ranking 157th and 255th in these metrics, respectively. Defensively, they are ranked 211th in D-1 for points allowed, averaging 74.9. Furthermore, they force 13.1 turnovers each game and have allowed opponent shooting at 43.5% from the floor (184th in college basketball).
Who will come out on top in tonight’s NCAA game against the spread?
Prediction: Choose George Mason
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