George Mason Routs Temple 91-71 in Opener

George Mason women's basketball opened its season with a 91-71 win over Temple on Monday night.

Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Basketball

Expressive sports illustration of a women's basketball player in green driving toward the basket on a polished hardwood court, painted with visible brushwork. — George Mason opened its women's basketball season with a 91-71 win over Temple on Monday night, pulling away on a 16-0 second-quarter run. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

George Mason defeated Temple 91-71 in the women's basketball season opener on Monday night. George Mason led 41-27 at halftime and pulled away with a 16-0 second-quarter run.

Why it matters

The result gives George Mason a 1-0 start while Temple begins 0-1. Both programs open the season with an early read on their outlook.

George Mason made 11 three-pointers and built a 24-point lead at 85-61, while Temple shot 1-for-11 during George Mason's 16-0 second-quarter run. The extraction does not provide a season-long baseline for either team, so the early-season significance remains unclear.

The players

George Mason University

George Mason University is a public research university in Fairfax, Virginia, whose women's basketball program competes in NCAA Division I.

Temple University

Temple University is a public research university in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, whose women's basketball program competes in NCAA Division I.

The details

Kaylah Turner scored 17 points for Temple, which trailed 41-27 at halftime and cut the deficit to 47-56 in the third quarter. George Mason responded with a 5-0 run, and Mary Amoateng had 15 points for George Mason by the end of the first half.

Monday, November 2, 2026: George Mason defeats Temple 91-71 in the season opener.

Season Trajectory

Season-opening results in NCAA Division I women's basketball set an early reference for each program's record and momentum. George Mason's 1-0 start and Temple's 0-1 start are early markers that will be measured against the rest of the schedule.

George Mason's 11 three-pointers and 16-0 second-quarter run show how the team generated its margin. Temple's 1-for-11 stretch during that run is a concrete area to watch as the schedule continues.

The takeaway

Early-season results can show which teams are generating scoring runs and three-point volume. Watching whether George Mason sustains its perimeter shooting and whether Temple improves its shot selection will clarify both teams' early direction.