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Point Spread: Mason -21

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The Patriots look to extend their Fairfax dominance today and set a record for 18 straight victories at home since becoming a Division I program. They face Dartmouth, who unanimously seems to be the favorite to finish last in the Ivy league this season. The Big Green lost the Ivy's best player to graduation last season and don't have the players currently on the roster to make up for that loss of scoring. They got thrashed a few nights ago at Boston College, where they shot under 40% and allowed their opponent to shoot over 50% from the behind the arch. They were a dreadful 1-10 from the three-point line themselves so it's likely we won't see this team creep back into the game late like Liberty did Friday night. One player from Dartmouth had double digits, barely, in the at game against Boston College, and they don't have anyone who seems like a threat on offense. Mason will still have to play disciplined basketball and connect on their free-throw chances, which could be plentiful. Look for the Patriots defense to really practice that aggressive style Larranaga is hoping to maintain this season. I'll be watching to see if they can do a better job capitalizing off turnovers and creating easy baskets.