No. 18 Marquette takes on George Mason following Jones' 32-point game

Published Nov. 7, 2024 3:43 a.m. ET

Associated Press

George Mason Patriots (1-0) at Marquette Golden Eagles (1-0)

Milwaukee; Friday, 9 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: No. 18 Marquette hosts George Mason after Kam Jones scored 32 points in Marquette's 102-62 victory against the Stony Brook Seawolves.

Marquette went 27-10 overall with a 14-2 record at home during the 2023-24 season. The Golden Eagles allowed opponents to score 69.8 points per game and shoot 42.6% from the field last season.

George Mason finished 9-10 in A-10 action and 5-7 on the road a season ago. The Patriots allowed opponents to score 65.9 points per game and shot 40.4% from the field last season.

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