Patriots to play Indiana in final day of Puerto Rico Tip-off

The Patriots will face Indiana in the their final round of the Puerto Rico Tip-Off Sunday morning at 10:30 a.m (ESPNU). After falling to two nationally ranked opponents the Patriots will looking to take out their frustration on this young Indiana squad. The Hoosiers program has been in shambles after the coach Kelvin Sampson was caught breaking numerous NCAA rules. As a mid-major fan it's hard to feel sorry for programs like this. Last season they won six games, only one in the Big Ten, and this year they are 2-2 with wins over Howard and South Carolina Upstate. Like Mason they have a roster full of promising but unproven freshmen and sophomores. Mason has the advantage in terms of front court players and should work it inside often. Yesterday the Hoosiers were out rebounded by a smaller Boston squad 46-31. Mason should take this game and leave Puerto Rico as a much better all-around team.

Did you know that the last time George Mason and Indiana played each other was during the Patriots first ever NCAA tournament appearance in 1989? Indiana won 99-85. [Insidethehall.com]