FAIRFAX, Va. – The George Mason women's basketball team will open Atlantic 10 play against Fordham on Wednesday night. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. at EagleBank
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* The Patriots are 5-0 in games decided by five points or less, and 5-1 when owning the advantage on the glass.
* Mason ranks 71st in the nation in free throws made, going 180-of-247 from the line this season (.729). The Patriots have shot 70.0 percent or better from the line in nine of its 12 games.
* In the A-10, Scott ranks third in scoring (17.0), eighth in rebounding (7.4) and 12th in field goal percentage (.476). She's led the team in scoring in eight games and rebounding in six.
* Wakefield ranks 13th in the A-10 in scoring (13.8) and 24th in rebounding (5.3). She's third in the Atlantic 10 in free throw percentage, going 43-of-49 from the charity stripe (.878).
* Redshirt sophomore
Jayla Adams has led the team in assists in nine games this season. She currently averaging 3.8 assists per game – good for seventh in the A-10."
"SERIES HISTORY
The Patriots are looking for their first win over Fordham since 2008, and their first win over the Rams since joining the A-10 in 2013-14. The Rams have won eight straight in the series for an 9-3 all-time lead. Mason is 2-4 vs. the Rams inside EagleBank Arena."