The Revolution was televised (free)
George Mason hosted George Washington in a pivotal Atlantic 10 game
Ohhhh what a day to be playing 18 as the weather is beautiful just outside of our nationās capital.
But Iām sure the game of golf is every happy that Iām here for the Revolutionary Rivalry between George Mason and George Washington.
It was also the return on Chris Caputo. The George Washington head coach was on Jim Larranagaās staff when Mason went to the Final Four.
Both teams have shown that they could win anytime, anywhere in the Atlantic 10.
The Patriots came into today having the Atlantic 10 Player of the Week, Josh Oduro while Maximus Edwards grabbed the conference Rookie of the Week award.
To the game we goā¦ Mason starts off MLK Day in a charitable mood by gifting George Washington four early turnovers as the Colonials jump out to an early 10-5 lead.
Quick questionā¦ whatās with the Blake Jones early sub? Come on Kimā¦ you canāt disrespect a prestigious holiday with a move like that.
Weāre at the under 12 (11:41) and George Washington has jumped out to a 19-9 lead.
James Bishop only has two shot attempts. Is he showing restraint today? Nahā¦ Iām sure heās just getting the cannon loaded for another game that involves the threat of 20 shot attempts.
Speaking of loaded, George Washington head coach, Chris Caputo, is showing off the guns in his t-shirt. Yes, heās wearing a t-shirt today.
The ācoaches in suits eraā seems to be dead and, let me tell you, Iām happy about that. Hell, Iāll get a shovel to help make sure that it never rises again.
It looks like the Colonials are dealing with the quick turnaround better than Mason. The Fighting Foggy Bottoms are up 25-11 with 8:50 left.
By the way, āHey Refā guy is ready to go today. If you had the over, youāll make up the money you lost betting on Kirk Cousins.
Victor Bailey traded in turning the ball over for making a threeā¦ Mason on a 9-0 run and theyāve fought to within two at 27-25.
Weāve finally completed 20 minutes of this ugliness. Both teams had 10 turnovers. Colonials up 30-25.
George Washington came out of the locker room looking like they want to win this one for their coach.
Maximus Edwards follows up a made three with a four-point play and the Colonials have pushed the lead up to 37-25.
Uh ohā¦ George Mason coach, Kim English, is complaining that the score is incorrect. Am I at an AAU game?
The score is correct and Mason capitalizes with a three-pointer by Ronald Polite. Caputo looked down the bench at English and said that he just wanted the āside outā. Caputo said it with a smile but you could tell he wasnāt smiling inside.
Bishop just shot a wicked (no Boston accent) airball from the three-point line but he gets bailed out by an end of the shot clock made three by Brendan Adams.
This game has had itās share of weird momentsā¦ thatās for sure.
Mason gives up some ground before the under 12.
George Washington went on spurt after some sloppy Patriots ball-handling and had the lead to nine before Bailey hit a three-pointer.
Score: George Washington leads 53-47
Which will be higher? George Mason turnovers or James Bishop shot attempts.
Wellā¦ Bishop took on the challenge. Itās tied at 16 with 6:36 left.
Give George Washington some credit. On Saturday, George Washington had a tough home loss to Saint Louis. 48 hours later, they are giving Mason everything it can handle.
You get the feeling that with under five minutes left and Mason down nine, the olā Green and Gold could be in some trouble.
Adams hits a three-pointer that puts the Colonials 10 with 2:58 left.
Hey Ref guy is losing his mind claiming there was a travel before the shot. Heās certainly hit the over.
DeVon Cooperās two free throws pulls Mason to within 77-75.
Of course, Bishop follows that up with a step back three. How can the ball not touch Adamsā hands that possession?
Itās Masonās ball with 46.1 seconds left.
Wellā¦ this has overtime potential.
Polite misses the game tying short-jumper and Adams misses the front end of a one-and-one.
Mason has the ball down 77-75 with 16.3 seconds left.
Justyn Fernandez misses a three-pointer followed by a missed Cooper short-jumper and Bishop has a chance to wrap this up with 5.5 seconds.
He makes the first and misses the secondā¦ Mason rushes down the floor (GW isnāt trying to foul)ā¦. Cooper misses corner three and itās over.
George Washington didnāt ārevolutionizeā any parts of this game but they walk away with a 78-75 win.