RICHMOND, Va. (Interstat) — A critical Atlantic 10 Conference clash with postseason implications is set for Tuesday afternoon when George Mason visits VCU, with both teams carrying identical 22-7 records into the Siegel Center. The matchup features two of the league’s hottest teams in a battle for seeding in the upcoming conference tournament. The Patriots and Rams are tied in the standings, making this a pivotal result with just over a week remaining in the regular season. George Mason arrives having snapped a four-game skid with a 71-58 home win over Saint Bonaventure on Saturday. The Patriots are led by guard Masai Troutman, who broke out of a recent scoring slump with 21 points in that victory. His performance will be key against VCU’s pressure defense. The Rams have won seven of their last eight games, including an 82-63 rout of Fordham on Saturday. VCU’s balanced attack is spearheaded by guard Barry Evans, who is coming off a 13-point, 3-assist performance. He is averaging 10.3 points and 3.1 assists over his last seven contests. The teams met earlier this season in Fairfax, with George Mason securing an 86-80 home victory on Jan. 10. The Patriots will aim for a regular-season sweep, while VCU seeks to defend its home court and avenge that loss. VCU holds a significant home-court advantage at the Siegel Center, where it is 13-2 this season. George Mason’s road record stands at 7-5. The game will tip off at 7 p.m. EST and will be televised on ESPN2. The winner will gain a crucial tiebreaker and momentum heading into the final stretch before the A-10 tournament.