Patriots Launch A-10 Play Against La Salle Wednesday

The George Mason Patriots will kick off their Atlantic 10 play against the La Salle Explorers on Wednesday, set for a 2 p.m. tip-off at the John E. Glaser Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Both teams are entering into conference play, with George Mason boasting a solid record of 12-1 and La Salle at 4-9.

Game Broadcast and Coverage

The matchup will be available on ESPN+, featuring commentary by Kale Beers, Richie Tarr, and Richard Prendergast. Additionally, Bill Rohland, known as the Voice of the Patriots, will provide play-by-play commentary on the GoMason Digital Network, with coverage starting at 1:45 p.m.

George Mason’s Season Overview

• George Mason is currently 6-6 in Atlantic 10 openers.
• The Patriots have won four of their last five season openers dating back to 2018-19.
• Under head coach Tony Skinn, the team is 2-0 in A-10 debuts.
• They began the season with a historic 9-0 record and currently hold a 12-1 overall mark.
• A win on Wednesday would mean a first-ever 13-1 start in program history.

Recent Performance and Stats

The Patriots recently concluded their non-conference play with an 83-79 victory over Penn. During this game, they shot an impressive 56.7 percent from the field, despite struggling from three-point range.

• Nick Ellington recorded his first double-double for the Patriots with 16 points and 11 rebounds.
• Fatt Hill also had a standout performance with a season-high 18 points.
• The bench outscored Penn’s reserves 38-13, contributing significantly to the team’s overall scoring.

Key Players

Two-time Atlantic 10 Player of the Week, Kory Mincy, is leading the team with an average of 17.9 points per game. He ranks sixth nationally in free throw percentage at .947 and is fifth in assists, with 3.7 per game.

Looking Ahead at La Salle

This game marks the 14th meeting between George Mason and La Salle, with the Patriots leading the series 10-3. Last season, George Mason triumphed over La Salle 69-62, with Brayden O’Connor scoring a career-high 26 points.

• La Salle was previously ranked 13th in the Atlantic 10 preseason poll.
• The Explorers have struggled this season, sporting a 4-9 record during non-conference games.
• Jaeden Marshall is La Salle’s leading scorer, averaging 12.8 points per game.

Upcoming Schedule

Following the La Salle game, the Patriots will return home to face Rhode Island on Saturday, January 3, with a game time set for 4 p.m. This matchup will also be broadcast nationally on USA Network.