James Madison at George Mason
Where » Patriot Center • When » Saturday, 2 • TV/Radio » CN8/570 AM
The Patriots (13-3, 6-0 Colonial Athletic Association) matched their best overall start in program history with a 61-57 win over William & Mary on Wednesday. Without a single player among the top 20 scorers in the CAA, George Mason is leaning hard on its defense, which is tops in the conference in points allowed (59.7 per game) and 3-point defense (.302), and second in overall field goal defense (.397). The Dukes (12-6, 4-2) also have won four straight after an 0-2 start, marking their longest conference winning streak since the 1999-2000 season.
American at Colgate
Where » Cottrell Court, Hamilton, N.Y. • When » Saturday, 2
Led by a career-high 12 assists by senior guard Derrick Mercer in Wednesday’s win over Bucknell, American (10-6, 2-0 Patriot League) extended its current streak of double-digit wins to five, it’s most dominating run in 29 years. The Eagles also are 2-0 in conference play for the first time since the 2003-04 season. The Raiders (5-10, 1-1) have struggled after making it to last year’s Patriot League Tournament championship game.
Winston-Salem State at Howard
Where » Burr Gymnasium • When » Saturday, 4
The Bison (1-14, 0-3 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference) expect to learn today about the status of Calvin Thompson, Chris McHenry and Adam Walker, who missed last week’s two-game road trip to Florida due to “academic issues.” Head coach Gil Jackson was upbeat about all three being cleared to face the Rams (4-10, 1-2).
George Washington at St. Louis
Where » Scottrade Center • When » Saturday, 9 • Radio » 1500 AM
The Colonials (6-8, 0-2 Atlantic 10) can’t seem to buy a break, dropping their sixth straight game despite shooting 64 percent and 25 points from Rob Diggs in a 88-83 loss at Duquesne. Head coach Rick Majerus’ Billikens (10-6, 1-1 Atlantic 10) have won three of four and eight of their last 10.
