Overview

• George Washington University's men's basketball team defeated George Mason University 75-62, marking their third consecutive victory in the Atlantic 10 Conference.
• Darren Buchanan Jr. led the team with 21 points, while James Bishop IV added 20 points, contributing to the team's best conference start since the 2015-16 season.
• George Mason University, after a strong 13-2 start to the season, has lost three consecutive games in a seven-day span.
• This was the first coaching matchup between George Mason's Tony Skinn and George Washington's Chris Caputo, both of whom have ties to Mason's 2006 Final Four team.
• George Washington University's team, which went 11-2 in nonconference play, has a significantly revamped roster this season, including several key transfers.