Who’s Playing
George Mason @ James Madison
Current Records: George Mason 4-0; James Madison 3-0
What to Know
The James Madison Dukes are 1-4 against the George Mason Patriots since December of 2015, but they’ll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. They will face off against one another at 7 p.m. ET at Atlantic Union Bank Center. Both teams come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous games.
James Madison escaped with a win on Tuesday against the Eastern Kentucky Colonels by the margin of a single free throw, 79-78.
Meanwhile, even if it wasn’t a dominant performance, GMU beat the Maryland Terrapins 71-66 on Wednesday. George Mason’s guard D’Shawn Schwartz was one of the most active players for the team, shooting 6-for-10 from downtown and finishing with 24 points and nine rebounds.
The Dukes are now a perfect 3-0 while GMU sits at 4-0. Two offensive stats to keep in the back of your head while watching: James Madison ranks 21st in college basketball when it comes to points per game, with 90.7 on average. GMU has displayed some offensive firepower of their own as they come into the matchup boasting the 32nd highest field goal percentage in college basketball at 51.30%.
How To Watch
- When: Friday at 7 p.m. ET
- Where: Atlantic Union Bank Center — Harrisonburg, Virginia
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Follow: CBS Sports App
Series History
George Mason have won four out of their last five games against James Madison.
- Nov 16, 2019 – George Mason 83 vs. James Madison 70
- Dec 07, 2018 – George Mason 66 vs. James Madison 53
- Nov 29, 2017 – George Mason 76 vs. James Madison 72
- Nov 26, 2016 – George Mason 80 vs. James Madison 77
- Dec 12, 2015 – James Madison 69 vs. George Mason 46
