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Massachusetts @ George Washington

Current Records: Massachusetts 10-4; George Washington 7-8

What to Know

The Massachusetts Minutemen and the George Washington Colonials are set to square off in an Atlantic 10 matchup at 2 p.m. ET Jan. 7 at Charles E. Smith Center. The teams split their matchups last year, with George Washington winning the first 77-68 and the Minutemen taking the second 99-88.

The Saint Louis Billikens typically have all the answers at home, but on Wednesday UMass proved too difficult a challenge. UMass took their contest against Saint Louis 90-81. UMass can attribute much of their success to guard Noah Fernandes, who had 26 points and seven assists.

Meanwhile, the Colonials came up short against the Richmond Spiders on Wednesday, falling 73-63. Guard Brendan Adams just could not get things rolling his way, finishing with only six points on 3-for-13 shooting in his 37 minutes on the court.

The Minutemen didn't have too much trouble with George Washington when the two teams previously met in March of last year as they won 99-88. UMass' victory shoved George Washington out of the playoffs, so they have a target on their back.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 2 p.m. ET
  • Where: Charles E. Smith Center -- Washington, District of Columbia
  • TV: USA Network
  • Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $14.30

Odds

The Minutemen are a slight 1.5-point favorite against the Colonials, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 1.5-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -111

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Series History

George Washington have won seven out of their last eight games against Massachusetts.

  • Mar 10, 2022 - Massachusetts 99 vs. George Washington 88
  • Feb 09, 2022 - George Washington 77 vs. Massachusetts 68
  • Jan 18, 2020 - George Washington 75 vs. Massachusetts 51
  • Mar 13, 2019 - George Washington 68 vs. Massachusetts 64
  • Feb 20, 2019 - George Washington 79 vs. Massachusetts 67
  • Feb 14, 2018 - George Washington 83 vs. Massachusetts 72
  • Feb 23, 2017 - George Washington 83 vs. Massachusetts 67
  • Jan 12, 2016 - George Washington 81 vs. Massachusetts 70