George Mason University enters pivotal week: road test for surging men’s hoops, key deadlines and campus events

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 (ET) brings a packed lineup for George Mason University: a marquee men’s basketball matchup on the road, a critical financial aid deadline, and multiple opportunities for students to connect, celebrate, and plan ahead.

Men’s basketball carries Homecoming momentum into Richmond tonight

Fresh off a gritty 60–52 Homecoming win on Saturday, February 7, the men’s team enters tonight’s road game at Richmond at 21–3 overall and 9–2 in conference play. In that victory, the Patriots locked down defensively after halftime and closed strong to keep their title push on track. Tipoff tonight is set for 7 p.m. ET at the Robins Center, the first leg of a two-game road swing that will help shape seeding for the league tournament next month.

The Patriots’ balanced approach has been a hallmark of their surge. Guards have shouldered scoring bursts when needed, the frontcourt has supplied efficient finishing and rebounding, and the bench has provided timely sparks during crucial stretches. The uptick in late-game execution has also been evident in recent one- and two-possession finishes.

Program milestones underscore a fast start

The current run has produced a string of markers for the record book. The team became the fastest in school history to 20 wins, doing it in just 22 games. Home form remains a major asset, with a dominant record inside EagleBank Arena under the current coaching staff. Conference-opening momentum earlier this winter set the tone, and the group has maintained a top-tier pace through February.

While the week pivots to the road, the combination of efficient shooting, improved decision-making, and a deep rotation continues to give the Patriots multiple pathways to grind out results in different game states.

Women’s team regroups after weekend setback, rivalry date reset

The women’s program absorbed a 71–57 road defeat on Saturday night in Richmond, a result that snapped an unbeaten start to conference play. Even with the loss, the Patriots remain firmly positioned near the top of the standings at 15–7 overall and 10–1 in the league. The schedule also includes a notable update: the previously postponed home matchup against the same in-state rival has been rescheduled for Monday, February 16, with tip at 4 p.m. ET. That rematch offers an immediate chance to respond and reassert momentum entering the stretch run.

Enrollment freeze takes effect today

Today—Tuesday, February 10—is the spring 2026 enrollment freeze. After this date, financial aid packages will not increase, except to correct an over-award. Students should be mindful that dropping a Part of Term course starting later in the semester may reduce aid. Withdrawing from all classes at any time will trigger a Return to Title IV calculation to determine how much aid can be retained. Students weighing schedule changes are encouraged to verify potential impacts before making adjustments.

Career fairs and campus gatherings this week

The university’s military-connected community has multiple career touchpoints on the calendar. A virtual hiring fair tailored to transitioning service members and spouses runs today, Tuesday, February 10, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET, followed by an in-person opportunity at Fort Myer on Wednesday, February 11, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Additional events later in the month focus on technology and security-focused roles, including polygraph-specific recruiting windows.

Beyond career programming, campus life features cultural and academic highlights. A Lunar New Year celebration is set for Wednesday, February 11, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. ET in the Johnson Center (Room 327, C), with food, activities, and information on study abroad in Asia. Prospective and incoming students also have near-term options: a virtual session for transfer applicants is scheduled this evening, Tuesday, February 10, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. ET. For student entrepreneurs, a workshop supporting applications for this spring’s pitch competition is slated for Thursday, February 12, from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. ET.

With postseason jockeying underway on the court and key academic and career dates arriving in quick succession, this mid-February stretch offers students, alumni, and fans a dense snapshot of university life—competitive, focused, and forward-looking.

Sources consulted: George Mason University Athletics, George Mason University News, Sports-Reference, University of Richmond Athletics