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George Mason @ La Salle

Current Records: George Mason 11-8; La Salle 6-13

What to Know

The La Salle Explorers have been on the wrong side of a one-way rivalry with the George Mason Patriots and are hoping to record their first win since Feb. 17 of 2018. La Salle and GMU will face off in an Atlantic 10 battle at 2 p.m. ET Saturday at Tom Gola Arena. Both teams are out to turn their luck around after having lost tight contests in their previous games.

The Explorers were close but no cigar on Wednesday as they fell 89-87 to the George Washington Colonials. La Salle's loss came about despite a quality game from guard Jhamir Brickus, who shot 5-for-8 from beyond the arc and finished with 20 points and eight dimes.

Speaking of close games: it was close but no cigar for GMU as they fell 92-90 to the Saint Louis Billikens on Wednesday. One thing holding GMU back was the mediocre play of guard Xavier Johnson, who did not have his best game: he picked up four fouls and turned the ball over five times en route to a 3-for-10, 7-point finish.

La Salle is expected to lose this next one by 5. Their home court has been no bettor's paradise, as they've failed to beat the spread in nine of their 12 home games.

The Explorers were pulverized by the Patriots 89-54 when the two teams previously met in February of last year. Maybe La Salle will have more luck at home instead of on the road? Watch the contest and check back on CBS Sports for all the details.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 2 p.m. ET
  • Where: Tom Gola Arena -- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $10.10

Odds

The Patriots are a 5-point favorite against the Explorers, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Patriots as a 4.5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -111

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Series History

George Mason have won five out of their last seven games against La Salle.

  • Feb 27, 2021 - George Mason 89 vs. La Salle 54
  • Jan 13, 2021 - George Mason 75 vs. La Salle 42
  • Jan 11, 2020 - George Mason 76 vs. La Salle 63
  • Feb 10, 2019 - George Mason 84 vs. La Salle 76
  • Feb 17, 2018 - La Salle 69 vs. George Mason 62
  • Feb 04, 2017 - George Mason 95 vs. La Salle 75
  • Feb 27, 2016 - La Salle 76 vs. George Mason 68

Injury Report for La Salle

  • Sherif Kenney: Out for the Season (Not Injury Related)

Injury Report for George Mason

  • Josh Oduro: Out (Concussion)
  • Ronald Polite III: Out (Leg)
  • Joel Kabimba: Out for the Season (Not Injury Related)