George Mason Patriots Advance in Atlantic 10 Tournament

Patriots defeat Bonnies 77-68 in opening round matchup

Mar. 12, 2026 at 2:22pm

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The #5 seed George Mason Patriots defeated the #13 seed St. Bonaventure Bonnies 77-68 in the opening round of the Atlantic 10 Tournament. The Patriots, led by Kory Mincy's 18 points and Riley Allenspach's 16 points and 8 rebounds, used their stifling defense to overcome the Bonnies' three-point shooting. St. Bonaventure guard Daryl Simmons II scored a game-high 22 points in the losing effort.

Why it matters

This win keeps George Mason's NCAA Tournament hopes alive, as they look to make the Big Dance for the first time in over 15 years. For St. Bonaventure, the loss ends a disappointing season in which they struggled with inconsistency and lack of size.

The details

George Mason's defense was the key to the game, limiting St. Bonaventure to just 39% shooting from the field and 33% from three-point range. The Patriots also dominated the glass, outrebounding the Bonnies 40-30. Despite a game-high 22 points from Daryl Simmons II, St. Bonaventure couldn't overcome their size disadvantage and poor defensive performance.

  • The game was played on Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. ET.
  • George Mason closed the regular season with an 86-57 win over St. Louis.

The players

Kory Mincy

A junior guard for the George Mason Patriots, Mincy led the team with 18 points in the win.

Riley Allenspach

A senior forward for the George Mason Patriots, Allenspach recorded 16 points and 8 rebounds in the victory.

Daryl Simmons II

A senior guard for the St. Bonaventure Bonnies, Simmons scored a game-high 22 points in the losing effort.

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What they’re saying

“Our defense really set the tone tonight. Limiting their three-point looks was crucial against a team that can really shoot the ball.”

— Kory Mincy, George Mason Guard (draftkings.com)

“We just couldn't get enough stops when we needed them. George Mason's size and physicality gave us problems all night long.”

— Daryl Simmons II, St. Bonaventure Guard (draftkings.com)

What’s next

George Mason will advance to face the winner of the VCU-Dayton game in the Atlantic 10 Tournament quarterfinals on Saturday.

The takeaway

George Mason's stifling defense and balanced scoring attack proved too much for the undersized and inconsistent St. Bonaventure squad, keeping the Patriots' NCAA Tournament hopes alive while ending the Bonnies' disappointing season.