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George Mason Patriots at Maryland Terrapins

· Navy Classic
George Mason Patriots
6-1, 2-0 Away
Final
56 - 66
Maryland Terrapins
7-0, 4-0 Home

No. 10 Maryland holds off George Mason late, 66-56 in a matchup of unbeatens

George Mason Patriots vs. Maryland Terrapins - Game Highlights

The Terrapins (7-0) led by just two when Smikle stole the ball and made a layup while being fouled. The free throw pushed the lead to 58-53. Then a putback by Smikle put Maryland up by seven.

The Terps won despite shooting 13 of 26 on free throws.

George Mason (6-1) trailed by 10 at halftime before outscoring Maryland 18-7 in the third quarter. The Patriots' final lead was 49-48 in the fourth after a jumper by Kennedy Harris.

Harris led George Mason with 26 points.

Maryland is off to its best start since winning its first 12 games in 2018-19.

Takeaways George Mason: The Patriots have lost all nine meetings with Maryland, but it's been more competitive of late. The Terps won 86-77 last year, and this game was more competitive than the final score suggested.

Maryland: After a down season by their standards, the Terps are off to a nice start, but the free-throw problems in this game nearly cost them.

Key moment With the score 55-53, George Mason had a chance to tie, but the Patriots never really recovered after Smikle swiped the ball from Harris and went the other way for a three-point play with 3:08 remaining.

Key stats Although Maryland was awful at the line, at least the Terps got there. George Mason was only 3 of 8 from the stripe, and the Terps held the Patriots to 32% shooting from the field.

Up next George Mason faces Navy in this event Sunday. Maryland takes on Toledo.

How can I watch Patriots vs. Terrapins?

  • TV Channel: Patriots vs Terrapins 2021 College Basketball, week 4, is broadcasted on ESPN+.
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Recent Plays

4th 0:00 End of Game 56 - 66
4th 0:00 End of 4th Quarter 56 - 66
4th 0:20 Christina Dalce Defensive Rebound. 56 - 66
4th 0:20 Zahirah Walton missed Layup. 56 - 66
4th 0:27 Foul on Kaylene Smikle. 56 - 66

Statistics

GMUGMU MDMD
23-73 FG 25-55
32 Field Goal % 45
7-27 3PT 3-13
26 Three Point % 23
3-8 FT 13-27
38 Free Throw % 48
42 Rebounds 49
25 Offensive Rebounds 21
17 Defensive Rebounds 28
11 Assists 12
6 Steals 6
3 Blocks 1
15 Turnovers 19
3 Team Turnovers 0
15 Total Turnovers 19
1 Technical Fouls 0
1 Total Technical Fouls 0
15 Points Off Turnovers 18
7 Fast Break Points 12
16 Points in Paint 40
25 Fouls 20
3 Largest Lead 15

Game Information

Venue: Alumni Hall (Navy)

Location: Annapolis, MD
Attendance: 1,305 | Capacity:

2025-26 Atlantic 10 Conference Standings

TEAM CONF GB OVER
Rhode Island 1-0 - 10-2
Richmond 1-0 - 11-3
La Salle 1-0 - 8-4
Davidson 1-0 - 9-5
George Washington 1-0 - 8-5
George Mason 1-0 - 6-6
Saint Louis 1-0 - 6-7
Saint Joseph's 0-1 1 8-3
St. Bonaventure 0-1 1 9-4
Fordham 0-1 1 8-4
Dayton 0-1 1 7-5
Duquesne 0-1 1 7-5
Loyola Chicago 0-1 1 4-8
VCU 0-1 1 4-9

2025-26 Big Ten Conference Standings

TEAM CONF GB OVER
Maryland 1-0 - 13-0
Nebraska 1-0 - 12-0
Illinois 1-0 - 11-1
Ohio State 1-0 - 11-1
UCLA 1-0 - 11-1
Michigan 1-0 - 10-1
Iowa 1-0 - 10-2
USC 1-0 - 9-3
Wisconsin 1-0 - 9-3
Michigan State 0-1 1 11-1
Oregon 0-1 1 12-2
Indiana 0-1 1 11-2
Washington 0-1 1 10-2
Minnesota 0-1 1 9-3
Purdue 0-1 1 8-4
Rutgers 0-1 1 8-4
Penn State 0-1 1 7-5
Northwestern 0-1 1 6-6
Full Standings