How to watch George Mason Patriots vs. Rhode Island Rams: Live stream, TV channel, start time for Saturday's NCAA Basketball game

How to watch George Mason vs. Rhode Island basketball game

By Scout Staff

Jan 27, 2024 at 5:01 pm ET • 3 min read

Halftime Report

Fortunes may be turning around for Rhode Island after losing three in a row. After one quarter, neither team has the match in the bag, but Rhode Island leads 42-40 over George Mason.

Rhode Island came into the game with some extra motivation after the defeat they were dealt the last time these two teams faced off. We'll see if they're able to flip the script or if it'll just be more of the same.

Who's Playing

Rhode Island Rams @ George Mason Patriots

Current Records: Rhode Island 9-10, George Mason 14-5

How To Watch

When: Saturday, January 27, 2024 at 4 p.m. ET
Where: EagleBank Arena -- Fairfax, Virginia
Follow: CBS Sports App
Online Streaming: Catch select College Basketball matches on Fubo (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
Ticket Cost: $10.00

What to Know

We've got another exciting Atlantic 10 matchup on schedule as the Rhode Island Rams and the George Mason Patriots are set to tip at 4:00 p.m. ET on January 27th at EagleBank Arena. Coming off a loss in a game Rhode Island was expected to win, they now face the more daunting task of proving themselves against unfavorable odds.

Rhode Island's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Wednesday after their third straight loss. They fell just short of the Rams by a score of 71-68.

The loss doesn't tell the whole story though, as several players had good games. One of the most active was Jeremy Foumena, who scored 13 points along with five rebounds.

Even though George Mason has not done well against St. Bona. recently (they were 2-8 in their previous ten matchups), they didn't let the past get in their way on Saturday. The Patriots walked away with a 69-60 victory over the Bonnies. The victory was a breath of fresh air for George Mason as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.

The Rams' loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 9-10. As for the Patriots, their victory bumped their record up to 14-5.

Saturday's contest is one where the number of possessions is likely to be a big factor: Rhode Island have been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 38.3 rebounds per game. However, it's not like George Mason struggles in that department as they've been averaging 37.7 rebounds per game. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out.

While only George Mason took care of their fans the last time they played, neither team managed to cover. Going forward, George Mason is the favorite in this one, as the experts expect to see them win by ten points. This contest might not be the best time to bet Rhode Island against the spread since they've let bettors down the last three times they've played.