George Mason Patriots fall short against Richmond Spiders

Spiders cover the spread in February 10 matchup

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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The George Mason Patriots were unable to cover the 3-point spread in their February 10, 2026 matchup against the Richmond Spiders, resulting in a loss for those who bet on George Mason to win by 3 or more points.

Why it matters

College basketball spreads and point totals are closely watched by sports bettors, so the outcome of this game between two local rivals has implications for those who wagered on the contest.

The details

George Mason was favored by 3 points going into the game, but they were unable to win by that margin, allowing the Richmond Spiders to cover the spread.

  • The game was played on February 10, 2026.

The players

George Mason Patriots

The men's basketball team from George Mason University, a public research university located in Fairfax, Virginia.

Richmond Spiders

The men's basketball team from the University of Richmond, a private liberal arts university located in Richmond, Virginia.

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The takeaway

This game highlights the importance of point spreads in college basketball betting, as bettors who took the Spiders were able to cash in despite George Mason's loss.