- Matchup: Saint Louis Billikens vs George Mason Patriots
- Date: Saturday, March 7, 2026
- Venue: EagleBank Arena, Fairfax, VA
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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In an exciting showdown, the George Mason Patriots (22-8) will clash with the Saint Louis Billikens (27-3) this Saturday at the EagleBank Arena.
In their most recent game, the Saint Louis Billikens posted a convincing 79-65 victory against Loyola. They showcased a remarkable 60.4% shooting (29 of 48) and excelled beyond the arc with 9 of 17 three-point attempts. At the charity stripe, they converted 12 of 18 for a solid 66.7%. The Billikens secured 23 rebounds—3 of which were offensive—and tallied 16 assists while forcing 9 turnovers and stealing the ball 3 times. On defense, they allowed Loyola to shoot 47.1% (24 of 51). Loyola, meanwhile, racked up 11 assists and 4 steals, grabbing a total of 20 rebounds (4 offensive, 16 defensive) without any blocks. Loyola finished at 71.4% free throw shooting, making 5 of 7 attempts and hitting 12 of 25 from three-point range. In terms of fouls, the Billikens committed 11, while Loyola registered 16.
Amari McCottry made a notable impact during the game, scoring 18 points with an impressive shooting performance—6 for 9—over 24 minutes on the floor, along with 2 rebounds and 2 assists.
The Billikens enter this clash with a formidable 27-3 record this season. They are averaging a robust 88.8 points per game (8th in Division 1) while boasting a shooting percentage of 51.7%. From three-point range, they hit 41.2% on 336 out of 816 attempts and maintain a free throw success of 73.6%. The team averages 40.7 rebounds per game and has recorded 561 assists this season, placing them 8th nationally for assists. They average 12.3 turnovers per game and commit 18.4 personal fouls per outing.
Defensively, the Billikens apply pressure, forcing 11.9 turnovers per game and drawing 16.4 personal fouls. They limit opponents to 28.9% shooting from three-point territory and rank 52nd nationally in points allowed per game at 68.6. The Billikens’ opponents shoot 37.2% (675 of 1,813) overall and they allow 31.8 rebounds per contest, ranking them 45th in assists given up with 346 throughout the season.
In their last outing, the George Mason Patriots fell short against VCU with a score of 70-65. On the boards, the Patriots allowed VCU to grab 29 rebounds (8 offensive). They ended up shooting 35.0% from three-point range with 7 of 20 attempts and shot 15 of 20 from the free throw line (75.0%). VCU shot 43.6% from the field, hitting 24 of 55 attempts, while George Mason tallied 24 of 53 for 45.3%. The Patriots made 6 of 19 on three-pointers (31.6%) and converted 11 of their free throw attempts for a 73.3% success rate. VCU received 20 fouls during the game, allowing the Patriots 15 free throws. The Patriots recorded 10 turnovers and achieved 5 steals, ending the game with a total of 29 rebounds (21 defensive, 8 offensive).
Kory Mincy was a key player for the Patriots, scoring 18 points on 6 of 10 shooting (60.0%) while collecting 3 rebounds during his 31 minutes on the court, though he did not register any assists.
Currently, the George Mason Patriots hold a record of 22-8 this season. Offensively, they are shooting 47.3% from the field, placing them 58th nationally. They have accumulated 2,204 points this year (73.5 per game) and average 34.6 rebounds per game. The team facilitates 12.8 assists per game (267th in Division 1) and commits 10.7 turnovers per game, along with averaging 15.3 personal fouls and hitting 72.8% from the free throw line.
On the defensive end, George Mason concedes 33.2% shooting on three-point attempts (244 of 736) while allowing opponents to make 70.6% of their free throw attempts. They give up an average of 12.8 assists and 31.1 rebounds per game, ranking 135th and 27th, respectively. The Patriots rank 41st in college basketball in points allowed per game at 68.0. They force 10.3 turnovers per game and restrict teams to a 42.6% shooting percentage overall (91st nationally).
Who will prevail in tonight’s NCAA game against the spread?
Prediction: Back Saint Louis
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