GEORGE MASON PATRIOTS AT FORDHAM RAMS Preview NEW YORK (Interstat) — The surging George Mason Patriots, owners of the Atlantic 10’s best record, put their eight-game winning streak on the line Wednesday afternoon against the Fordham Rams at Rose Hill Gym. George Mason (14-1, 2-0 A-10) has been the conference’s dominant force in non-conference play and opened league action with wins over La Salle and Rhode Island. Their lone loss came at Virginia Tech on Dec. 6. The Patriots’ balanced attack is led by forward Stas Sivka, who is coming off a season-high 17 points and six rebounds in 31 minutes in Saturday’s 61-50 win over the Rams of Rhode Island. Fordham (9-6, 0-2) seeks its first conference victory after narrow losses to Dayton and Richmond. The Rams are powered by forward Rikus Schulte, who has recorded three double-doubles in his last four games. Schulte posted 17 points and 11 rebounds in Sunday’s 83-75 home loss to Richmond. The matchup features a stark contrast in recent trajectories. George Mason’s defense has been stifling, holding opponents to an average of 64.1 points during its streak. Fordham has shown resilience at home, with a 7-2 record at Rose Hill this season, but will need to contain a deep Patriots roster that has seen significant contributions from players like Emmanuel Kanga and Kory Mincy. Historically, the series has been tight, adding intrigue to this early A-10 showdown. The Patriots’ high-powered offense, averaging 78.7 points per game, will test a Fordham defense that allowed 83 points in its last outing. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. EST. George Mason visits VCU on Saturday, while Fordham travels to face Saint Bonaventure.