The George Mason Patriots tip off today at 4:00 pm ET on the road against the Radford Highlanders in Virginia. The Patriots will be looking to improve to 7-3 on the season when they tipoff against 3-7 Radford. Ryan Pearson leads the way for George Mason, averaging 18.6 points per game and 7.7 rebounds per game, leading the team in both categories.
The Navy Midshipmen aren't just playing a historical rivalry in football today, they'll also be tipping off against the No. 10 Missouri Tigers at 5:30 pm ET in Columbia, MO. The Tigers are an undefeated 8-0 on the season, while the Mids are just 1-5 on the road. The Mids are led in nearly every category by sophomore forward J.J. Avila, who leds the team in points per game (13.4), rebounds per game (6.2), assists per game (2.8), and steals per game (1.5). They'll be facing a Mizzou team that averages scoring 85.6 points per game.
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