Villanova tops George Mason by 17 in exhibition matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 17, 2026, 10:14 PM
Last updated Oct 17, 2026

Villanova Wildcats defeated George Mason Patriots 84-67 in an exhibition game at Finneran Pavilion on October 17, 2026. Devin Royal led Villanova with 25 points and 8 rebounds, continuing his strong performance in preseason contests. He is averaging 22.5 points and 9 rebounds over two exhibition games. The Wildcats had three additional players score in double figures, including Tyler Perkins with 20 points. Kwame Evans Jr. missed the game due to injury, remaining day-to-day as the team prepares for its next contest against Virginia.
- •Villanova scores 84 points against George Mason's 67.
- •Devin Royal shoots 8-for-14, leading the team in scoring.
- •Tyler Perkins adds 20 points for Villanova.
- •Kwame Evans Jr. remains day-to-day with a leg injury.
- •Villanova prepares for a matchup against Virginia next.
- 10:14 PMYahoo Sports — Villanova takes down George Mason by 17 in exhibition
"It’s not revenge for 2011, but it’s something.
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