George Mason beats Saint Joseph's (PA) 60-52

Jahari Long scores 20 points to lead Patriots to victory

Feb. 7, 2026 at 6:31pm

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George Mason University defeated Saint Joseph's University (PA) 60-52 in a college basketball game on Saturday. Jahari Long led the Patriots with 20 points, including 11 in the second half, while Riley Allenspach added 13 points and 7 rebounds. For Saint Joseph's, Jaiden Glover scored 14 points and grabbed 7 rebounds, and Derek Simpson had 13 points and 4 assists.

Why it matters

This was an important Atlantic 10 Conference matchup between two teams with winning records. The victory keeps George Mason in the hunt for a top seed in the conference tournament, while Saint Joseph's falls a game behind in the standings.

The details

George Mason and Saint Joseph's were tied 29-29 at halftime, with Long scoring 9 points for the Patriots. In the second half, George Mason went on a 13-3 run to take a 50-46 lead with 8 minutes remaining, and they were able to hold on for the 60-52 win.

  • The game was played on Saturday, February 8, 2026.

The players

Jahari Long

A player for George Mason University who scored 20 points in the game, including 11 in the second half.

Riley Allenspach

A player for George Mason University who scored 13 points and grabbed 7 rebounds.

Jaiden Glover

A player for Saint Joseph's University (PA) who scored 14 points and grabbed 7 rebounds.

Derek Simpson

A player for Saint Joseph's University (PA) who scored 13 points and had 4 assists.

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The takeaway

This was an important conference win for George Mason, who was able to overcome a halftime tie and pull away in the second half behind the strong play of Jahari Long. Saint Joseph's will look to bounce back in their next game as they try to keep pace in the Atlantic 10 standings.