1978-79 George Mason Patriots — schedule and results

The 1978-79 George Mason Patriots went 17-8 under head coach John Linn. Simple Rating System: -17.12.

Game-by-game results (12 games)

DateOpponentResultArena
1978-11-29at Old Dominion MonarchsL 78–98Norfolk Scope
1978-12-04vs Howard BisonW 61–56GMU Field House
1978-12-09vs James Madison DukesL 64–77GMU Field House
1979-01-04at North Carolina A&T AggiesL 60–88Corbett Sports Center
1979-01-06at Campbell Fighting CamelsW 92–85Carter Gymnasium
1979-01-11at Robert Morris ColonialsL 72–83John Jay Center
1979-01-25at Fairleigh Dickinson KnightsW 71–67FDU Gym
1979-01-27vs baltimoreL 52–53GMU Field House
1979-01-29vs Robert Morris ColonialsW 83–78GMU Field House
1979-01-31at Charleston Southern BuccaneersW 94–83CSU Field House
1979-02-05vs Cleveland State VikingsL 84–89GMU Field House
1979-02-17at James Madison DukesL 78–101Godwin Hall

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