***Weather Update: George Mason University will close at 1 p.m. Saturday, February 21, due to inclement weather in the area. The men's basketball game scheduled at 4 p.m. Saturday against Rhode Island will still tip at 4 p.m. as scheduled.
Fans may check GoMason.com, Twitter and Facebook in the event further updates are released.***
MEN'S BASKETBALL (8-17, 3-10 A-10) vs. RHODE ISLAND (18-6, 10-3 A-10)
Game Sponsor: Virginia 529
WHEN: Saturday, 4 p.m.
WHERE: Patriot Center, Fairfax, Va.
SERIES RECORD: Mason leads 3-1
LAST MEETING: URI def. Mason, 71-69, in overtime in Kingston, R.I. on 1/18/14
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RADIO: GoMason Digital Network
PROMOTIONS:
-Game of the Week: FREE Mason Jersey Rally Towels for Mason students with a valid ID
-Super Reader Night - Children in fifth grade or younger can become a Super Reader and earn a free ticket to the game
-Postgame autographs and free throws for kids
George Mason wraps up this three-game homestand welcoming Rhode Island to the Patriot Center for the third time in program history on Saturday. The Patriots and Rams meet for the fifth time overall with Mason leading the all-time series, 3-1. URI captured its first victory over Mason last season in Rhode Island in overtime, 71-69.
Mason is coming off a loss to Fordham in a midweek tilt on Wednesday. Shevon Thompson recorded his 14th double-double behind 19 points and 10 rebounds. Four additional Patriots joined Thompson in double-figures in the game.
Rhode Island comes into the contest sitting in a three-way tie for first place in the Atlantic 10. Winners of seven of their past eight contests, the Rams have won the past two games at home with their last loss coming on the road at Saint Joseph's. E.C. Matthews leads URI with 16.3 ppg, while Hassan Martin adds 12.0 ppg.
