James Madison Dukes @ George Mason Patriots
| 1 | 2 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32 | 35 | 10 | 77 | |
GMU | 30 | 37 | 13 | 80 |
Boyd leads George Mason to 80-77 OT win over James Madison
FAIRFAX, Va. -- Ian Boyd nailed a 3-point jumper and added three free throws in overtime as George Mason battled back to beat James Madison 80-77 on Saturday night.
The Dukes held a 32-30 halftime advantage and led for most of the second half, but George Mason kept nipping at their heels until the Patriots led 67-65 with 1:31 left. James Madison's Dimitrije Cabarkapa then drove for a layup with 37 seconds left in regulation to tie it at 67.
Shakir Brown had a layup to give James Madison a 74-70 lead midway through the extra period. Boyd answered with a trey and followed with two free throws for a 75-74 lead. Marquise Moore, who had 20 points, hit a jump shot and the Patriots took the lead for good.
Boyd finished with 13 points and Karmari Newman added 11 for George Mason (4-3).
Jackson Kent led James Madison (0-6) with 19 points and Brown added 18.
Game Information
Fairfax, VA
Referee:Les Jones
Referee:Tony Crisp
Referee:Louie Andrakakos
2025-26 Standings
| Sun Belt Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troy | 12-6 | - | 22-12 |
| South Alabama | 11-7 | 1 | 21-12 |
| Arkansas State | 11-7 | 1 | 20-12 |
| Texas State | 11-7 | 1 | 19-13 |
| Marshall | 11-7 | 1 | 19-13 |
| Coastal Carolina | 11-7 | 1 | 19-13 |
| App State | 11-7 | 1 | 19-13 |
| James Madison | 9-9 | 3 | 18-15 |
| Southern Miss | 9-9 | 3 | 19-16 |
| Georgia Southern | 8-10 | 4 | 21-16 |
| Old Dominion | 7-11 | 5 | 12-21 |
| Louisiana | 7-11 | 5 | 11-22 |
| Georgia State | 7-11 | 5 | 10-22 |
| UL Monroe | 1-17 | 11 | 4-28 |
| Atlantic 10 Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis | 15-3 | - | 29-6 |
| VCU | 15-3 | - | 28-8 |
| Saint Joseph's | 13-5 | 2 | 24-12 |
| Dayton | 12-6 | 3 | 25-12 |
| George Mason | 11-7 | 4 | 23-10 |
| Davidson | 10-8 | 5 | 20-14 |
| Duquesne | 9-9 | 6 | 18-15 |
| George Washington | 8-10 | 7 | 19-16 |
| Fordham | 8-10 | 7 | 17-15 |
| Rhode Island | 7-11 | 8 | 16-16 |
| Richmond | 5-13 | 10 | 15-17 |
| La Salle | 5-13 | 10 | 9-23 |
| St. Bonaventure | 4-14 | 11 | 17-17 |
| Loyola Chicago | 4-14 | 11 | 9-24 |
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