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George Mason, Liberty square off in NIT
Liberty Flames (25-7) bring strong offense and top 3-point shooting to challenge George Mason Patriots (23-9), who excel in rebounding and defense, in NIT postseason game.
- On Tuesday in Fairfax, Virginia, Liberty Flames visit George Mason Patriots at 6 p.m. EDT in the NIT.
- Coming in, the Patriots are 3-7 over their last 10 games while the Flames are 6-4, averaging 75.7 points and shooting 48.9%.
- Brett Decker Jr. leads the Flames offensively with 50.3% shooting and 16.8 points, while Zach Cleveland averages 14.4 points and 6.8 assists, and Riley Allenspach adds 13.7 points and six rebounds for the Patriots.
- The Associated Press used technology from Data Skrive and data from Sportradar to create this preview, which carries The Associated Press copyright for 2026 and frames a National Invitation Tournament game.
- Given Liberty scores 10.7 more points per game, and George Mason makes 47.5% of its shots, outpacing Liberty's allowed percentage, the matchup creates a perimeter-versus-defense dynamic.
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Leaning Left5Leaning Right2Center2Last UpdatedBias Distribution56% Left
Bias Distribution
- 56% of the sources lean Left
56% Left
L 56%
C 22%
R 22%
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