Maryland Terrapins vs George Mason Patriots
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
GMU | 8 | 19 | 18 | 11 | 56 |
MD | 18 | 19 | 7 | 22 | 66 |
No. 10 Maryland holds off George Mason late, 66-56 in a matchup of unbeatens
ANNAPOLIS, Md. -- — Kaylene Smikle scored 16 points and made a couple key baskets down the stretch to help No. 10 Maryland hold off George Mason 66-56 in a matchup of unbeatens Saturday at the Navy Classic.
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.
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.
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.
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.
George Mason faces Navy in this event Sunday. Maryland takes on Toledo.
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Game Information
Annapolis, MD
Referee:Kevin Dillard
Referee:Courtney Robinson
Referee:Kristen Csontos
2025-26 Standings
| Atlantic 10 Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | 14-1 | - | 23-3 |
| George Mason | 13-2 | 1 | 18-8 |
| Richmond | 12-3 | 2 | 22-6 |
| Saint Joseph's | 9-6 | 5 | 18-8 |
| Davidson | 9-6 | 5 | 17-11 |
| La Salle | 8-7 | 6 | 15-11 |
| Loyola Chicago | 8-7 | 6 | 12-14 |
| Dayton | 7-8 | 7 | 14-12 |
| St. Bonaventure | 6-9 | 8 | 15-12 |
| George Washington | 6-9 | 8 | 14-14 |
| Saint Louis | 5-10 | 9 | 11-17 |
| VCU | 4-11 | 10 | 8-19 |
| Fordham | 2-13 | 12 | 10-16 |
| Duquesne | 2-13 | 12 | 9-17 |
| Big Ten Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| UCLA | 16-0 | - | 26-1 |
| Michigan | 13-2 | 2.5 | 22-4 |
| Iowa | 12-3 | 3.5 | 21-5 |
| Minnesota | 12-4 | 4 | 21-6 |
| Ohio State | 11-4 | 4.5 | 22-5 |
| Michigan State | 10-6 | 6 | 21-6 |
| Maryland | 9-6 | 6.5 | 21-6 |
| USC | 9-6 | 6.5 | 17-9 |
| Washington | 9-7 | 7 | 19-8 |
| Illinois | 8-7 | 7.5 | 18-8 |
| Oregon | 7-8 | 8.5 | 19-9 |
| Nebraska | 5-11 | 11 | 16-11 |
| Wisconsin | 5-11 | 11 | 13-14 |
| Purdue | 4-11 | 11.5 | 12-14 |
| Indiana | 3-12 | 12.5 | 14-13 |
| Penn State | 2-13 | 13.5 | 9-17 |
| Northwestern | 2-13 | 13.5 | 8-18 |
| Rutgers | 1-14 | 14.5 | 9-17 |
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