The George Mason Patriots (23-9) face off against the Liberty Flames (25-7) in an NIT matchup on Tuesday at 6 p.m. at EagleBank Arena, marking their second consecutively postseason appearance. This will be the first matchup between the two teams since 2010, with George Mason holding a 6-3 all-time series lead. The game will be broadcast live on ESPN2 with commentary from Kevin Fitzgerald and Randolph Childress. Coach Tony Skinn, who has led the Patriots to a remarkable season, aims to advance further in the tournament after their recent postseason win.

By the Numbers
  • George Mason is 12-0 when opponents shoot under 40% this season.
  • Liberty鈥檚 high-scoring offense ranks fourth in the nation for both field goal percentage (.512) and three-point percentage (.498).
State of Play
  • George Mason is making its sixth NIT appearance in program history, looking to build on last season's victory.
  • Liberty recently secured the Conference USA Regular Season title but lost in the conference tournament.
  • The game highlights contrasting styles, with George Mason focusing on defense and Liberty excelling in offense.
What's Next

A win for George Mason would send them to the NIT Second Round, where they would face either Nevada or Murray State, depending on the outcome of their first-round game.

Bottom Line

George Mason looks to leverage its home-court advantage and strong defensive record to make a deep NIT run, while Liberty comes in as a formidable offensive opponent that will test their mettle.