A closely matched battle is expected in the Atlantic 10 Conference Tournament as Saint Joseph's Hawks face George Mason Patriots. Saint Joseph's comes in with three wins in their last five games, while George Mason has won five of their last eight. The winner will advance to face the top-seeded team in the quarterfinals. George Mason leads the all-time series, but Saint Joseph's claimed victory in their previous regular-season encounter. Tip-off is at 11:30 a.m. ET in Brooklyn, N.Y., with George Mason favored by 1 point.

The Big Picture

This matchup is crucial as it determines which team will advance further in the Atlantic 10 Conference Tournament, with both teams aiming for a quarterfinal spot.

By the Numbers
  • George Mason leads the all-time series against Saint Joseph's 10-7.
  • Saint Joseph's won the previous regular-season meeting between the two teams with a score of 75-73 on Jan. 31.
State of Play
  • Saint Joseph's Hawks have three wins in their last five games.
  • George Mason Patriots have won five of their last eight games.
What's Next

The outcome of this matchup will decide the team advancing to face the top-seeded Spiders in the Atlantic 10 Conference Tournament quarterfinals.

Bottom Line

The matchup between Saint Joseph's Hawks and George Mason Patriots will be a tightly contested battle with implications for their advancement in the tournament.