Patriots expand winning stroke to nine with 82-67 win over URI

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George Mason Patriots secured their ninth consecutive victory with an 82-67 win over Rhode Island during returning home, increasing their overall record to 19-5 and 10-1 in the Atlantic 10 conference. The team maintained a one-game lead over VCU to first place, showing a strong shooting performance and solid defensive effort. Senior Darius Maddox led the scoring by 24 points, while the team effectively controlled revenue and converted Rhode Island’s error to 17 points. George Mason’s impressive 58.2% shooting and a seasonal high 11 three-points highlight their offensive skill in front of 6,861 fans.

By the numbers

  • George Mason shot 58.2% from the floor, their fourth highest brand in the program history for an A-10 game.
  • The Patriots made 11 three-Pointers on 21 trials (.524) and tie a seasonal best.
  • Darius Maddox scored 24 points on 8-of-12 shooting, including 4-of-6 from three-point range.

State of Play

  • George Mason is currently 14-1 at home this season.
  • They maintain first place in the Atlantic 10, closely followed by VCU.
  • The team’s winning series of nine games are the fifth longest in the nation.

What is the next

Looking ahead, the Patriots will face Saint Louis on Tuesday night, where they will aim to expand their winning row and strengthen their lead at the conference.

The bottom line

The patriots not only win, but also demonstrate impressive offensive efficiency and defensive resilience and place themselves as serious challengers in the Atlantic 10 as they approach crucial upcoming upcoming games.