Lafayette Leopards @ George Mason Patriots
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
LAF | 36 | 29 | 65 |
GMU | 38 | 29 | 67 |
Kier's late FTs gives George Mason 67-65 win over Lafayette
FAIRFAX, Va. -- Justin Kier made two free throws with six seconds remaining to give George Mason a 67-65 win over Lafayette in the season opener on Friday night.
The Leopards failed to get off a shot in the final seconds.
Jaire Grayer led the Patriots, hitting 6 of 11 from the floor for 17 points and grabbing nine rebounds. Kier was 5 of 8 from the floor and made all five free throw attempts for 15 points. Otis Livingston II added 14 points and Goanar Mar had 11.
Just a few points separated the teams throughout the night. George Mason had 47-40 lead early in the second half, but Lafayette battled back to take a 58-56 lead on Kyle Stout's trey with 6:42 left. A Myles Cherry jumper tied it at 65-65 with 53 seconds left.
Matt Klinewski had 18 points and seven rebounds for Lafayette.
Game Information
Fairfax, VA
Referee:Tim Ebersole
Referee:Matt Oblas
Referee:Mike Millione
2025-26 Standings
| Patriot League | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Navy | 6-1 | - | 14-6 |
| American University | 5-2 | 1 | 12-8 |
| Colgate | 5-2 | 1 | 11-9 |
| Lehigh | 4-3 | 2 | 8-12 |
| Holy Cross | 3-4 | 3 | 8-12 |
| Boston University | 3-4 | 3 | 8-12 |
| Bucknell | 3-4 | 3 | 6-14 |
| Army | 2-5 | 4 | 8-12 |
| Loyola Maryland | 2-5 | 4 | 6-14 |
| Lafayette | 2-5 | 4 | 5-15 |
| Atlantic 10 Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Mason | 6-0 | - | 18-1 |
| Saint Louis | 6-0 | - | 18-1 |
| Dayton | 5-1 | 1 | 14-5 |
| VCU | 4-2 | 2 | 13-6 |
| Davidson | 4-2 | 2 | 12-6 |
| George Washington | 3-3 | 3 | 12-7 |
| Saint Joseph's | 3-3 | 3 | 11-8 |
| Richmond | 3-4 | 3.5 | 13-7 |
| La Salle | 3-4 | 3.5 | 7-13 |
| Rhode Island | 2-4 | 4 | 11-8 |
| Duquesne | 2-4 | 4 | 10-9 |
| St. Bonaventure | 1-5 | 5 | 12-7 |
| Fordham | 1-6 | 5.5 | 10-10 |
| Loyola Chicago | 1-6 | 5.5 | 5-15 |
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