Updated Dec. 28, 2025, 9:33 a.m. ET

Mar 20, 2019; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; General overall view of a basketball approaching the rim and net before the first round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at Vivint Smart Home Arena.

The George Mason Patriots (11-1) hope to continue an 11-game home winning stretch when hosting the Pennsylvania Quakers (6-5) on Sunday, December 28, 2025 at 5 p.m. ET.

George Mason were winners at home over Loyola (MD) 86-79 last time out, and was led by Kory Mincy (26 PTS, 2 STL, 46.67 FG%, 2-4 from 3PT) and Jahari Long (18 PTS, 5 AST, 58.33 FG%). In its most recent game, Pennsylvania fell on the road to Rutgers 70-69, with TJ Power (19 PTS, 13 REB, 2 BLK, 43.75 FG%, 2-7 from 3PT) and Dalton Scantlebury (13 PTS, 7 REB, 71.43 FG%) the standout performers.

Ahead of watching this matchup, here is what you need to know about Sunday’s college basketball action.

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George Mason vs. Pennsylvania: How to watch on TV or live streamGame day: Sunday, December 28, 2025Game time: 5 p.m. ETLocation: Fairfax, VirginiaArena: EagleBank ArenaTV Channel: ESPN+Live Stream: ESPN+ – Watch NOWNeed a news break? Check out the all new PLAY hub with puzzles, games and more!Watch college basketball on ESPN+!Patriots vs. Quakers odds and spreadSpread Favorite: Patriots (-15.5)Moneyline: George Mason (-2500), Pennsylvania (+1050)Total: 147.5 points

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