George Mason's Josh Oduro set to return vs. Richmond

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George Mason leading scorer Josh Oduro set to return to lineup vs. Richmond

By Victor Barbosa | Last updated 2/9/22

George Mason has dropped three straight games entering Wednesday night's A-10 showdown against Richmond, but the defeats have come by a combined 10 points. The last two losses have come without their leading-scorer on the floor due to injury, but they'll get him back in time to face to Spiders.

George Mason will get leading scorer Josh Oduro back tonight against Richmond, source told @Stadium. Has missed last couple games due to injury. Averaging 17.7 points per game.
— Jeff Goodman (@GoodmanHoops) February 9, 2022

Oduro not only leads the Patriots in scoring, but is also tied with George Washington's James Bishop atop the conference at 17.7 points per tilt. Richmond's Tyler Burton leads the A-10 with 406 points and is fifth at 16.9 points per game.

Through 18 games played, Oduro paces George Mason in blocks per contest at 1.7 and is second in rebounds (6.4) and steals per game (1.0) as well. Among players who average at least 10 minutes per game, he's also leading the squad in field goal percentage at 56.3%

Under first-year head coach Kim English, the Patriots are currently 11-10 overall, with a 4-4 mark in conference play. The Spiders (16-8, 7-4) enter Wednesday's road game fresh off of a 62-59 victory at home against George Mason on Monday.

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