1996-97 George Mason Patriots basketball — schedule and results
The 1996-97 George Mason Patriots went 10-17 (4-12 in the CAA) under head coach Paul Westhead. Simple Rating System: -5.54.
Hoopsipedia's log holds 27 games from this season: 9–6 at home, 1–10 on the road, and 0–1 on neutral courts. The Mason Patriots scored 79.6 points per game and allowed 83.4 (-3.8 per game). Their longest winning streak ran 3 games, from Dec 3, 1996 to Dec 10, 1996. The most lopsided win was 97–66 over Alabama State Hornets on Nov 23, 1996; the heaviest defeat was 102–72 at Ohio State Buckeyes on Dec 14, 1996. The tightest finish was a 1-point win against Saint Francis Red Flash (96–95). 1 game went to overtime.
Among George Mason Patriots' 48 recorded seasons, 1996-97's .370 winning percentage ranks 39th. Previous season: 1995-96 Mason Patriots (11–16). Next season: 1997-98 Mason Patriots (9–18).
Game-by-game results (27 games)
Game recaps
1996-11-30: Virginia Cavaliers beat George Mason Patriots 106–93 as Courtney Alexander scored a team-high 26. Nate Langley had 27 for George Mason Patriots.
1996-12-14: Ohio State Buckeyes blew out George Mason Patriots 102–72 as Coleman, Neshaun scored a team-high 19. Carey, Avery had 16 for George Mason Patriots. Stonerook, Shaun grabbed 19 rebounds.
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