Mason vs Liberty: NIT Showdown

George Masons mens basketball team faces Liberty in the NIT first round, aiming for their sixth NIT bid and second consecutive appearance. The Patriots, with a 23-9 record, host the Flames, who stand at 25-7, at EagleBank Arena. Tip-off is at 6 p.m. on ESPN2. Mason, led by Coach Tony Skinn, the Atlantic Ten Coach of the Year, boasts an 18-0 home record and is unbeaten in games with 80+ points. Liberty, known for their sharp shooting, leads the all-time series 6-3 but lost their Conference USA tournament. A win secures a spot in the second round against Nevada or Murray State. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/7070e32ea39f9d10