Belmont vs. George Mason

Belmont won 26 games last season and rolled in its opener, 95-78, over Howard. Belmont returns one of the best mid-major backcourts in the nation led by Grayson Murphy, a First Team All-Ohio Valley Conference last year, along with 6-11 junior Nick Muszynski upfront. The Bruins have a top 10 winning percentage nationally since 2010 of 75% and are top 20 in total wins. George Mason comes off a 17-15 campaign and squeezed out a win in the opener over Queens NC, 66-65, despite getting out-rebounded 40-25, including 19-8 on the offensive glass. Play Belmont.