SB Nation DC - George Mason Vs. James Madison: Patriots Come Away With 89-83 Winhttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48897/dc-fave.png2012-01-14T22:27:10-05:00http://dc.sbnation.com/rss/stream/24722662012-01-14T22:27:10-05:002012-01-14T22:27:10-05:00George Mason Vs. James Madison Final Score: Patriots Secure 89-83 Road Victory
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<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/teams/george-mason-patriots">George Mason Patriots</a> needed a win to remain on top of the Colonial Athletic Association, and they got it on the road against James Madison. The Patriots jumped ahead early and never looked back in picking up an 89-83 win that was not nearly as close as the final score indicated.</p>
<p>The Patriots took a double-digit lead eight minutes into the game and did not surrender that margin until 1:11 remaining in the contest. James Madison's futile late push was the only reason this game was not closer. The Patriots are now 5-1 in the conference.</p>
<p>Ryan Pearson and <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/145383/vaughn-gray">Vaughn Gray</a> had 19 points apiece for the Patriots, who placed five in double figures while shooting nearly 58 percent from the field. George Mason also shot a staggering 48 free throws in the contest, hitting 33 of them. Four players were in double figures for the Dukes, who shot just 38.5 percent from the field.</p>
https://dc.sbnation.com/george-mason-patriots/2012/1/14/2708227/george-mason-vs-james-madison-score-final-caaMike Prada2012-01-14T10:44:51-05:002012-01-14T10:44:51-05:00George Mason Vs. James Madison: Patriots Face Dukes, Looking To Stay On Top Of CAA
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<p>The George Mason Patriots (12-5, 4-1) look to start another conference winning streak when they travel to Harrisonburg, VA on Saturday to face the James Madison Dukes (8-8, 1-4).</p> <p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/teams/george-mason-patriots">George Mason Patriots</a> (12-5, 4-1) look to start another conference winning streak when they travel to Harrisonburg, VA on Saturday to face the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/teams/james-madison-dukes">James Madison Dukes</a> (8-8, 1-4). Tipoff at JMU Convocation Center is scheduled for 7:00 PM ET,and the game can be seen locally on Comcast Sportsnet.</p>
<p>George Mason lost 60-53 to Drexel on Thursday, ending the Patriots' 18-game CAA regular season winning streak. Despite the loss, Mason is still tied atop the CAA standings with upstart Georgia State and perennial contender Old Dominion.</p>
<p>George Mason leads the CAA in field goal percentage (46.6%) and is second in field goal defense (38.4%). The Patriots have shot at least 45% from the floor in 12 of their 17 contests. Big man Ryan Pearson was held to just four points in the loss to Drexel, but has scored in double-digits in 16 of the his last 18 games.</p>
<p>James Madison has struggled this year, but did snap a three game losing streak with a 74-67 nonconference win over Hampton on Monday night, before falling 65-45 at Virginia Commonwealth on Thursday. JMU was pounded on the glass, being outrebounded by the Rams 42-26. Guard Humpy Hitchens stars for the Dukes, and is seventh in the CAA in scoring, sixth in assists and eight in steals.</p>
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https://dc.sbnation.com/george-mason-patriots/2012/1/14/2706931/george-mason-vs-james-madison-patriots-face-dukes-looking-to-stay-onT.J. Doyle