SB Nation DC - Lamar Vs. George Mason: Patriots Hang On To Defeat Cardinals, 75-71https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48897/dc-fave.png2012-02-18T18:15:58-05:00http://dc.sbnation.com/rss/stream/25726792012-02-18T18:15:58-05:002012-02-18T18:15:58-05:00Lamar Vs. George Mason Final Score: Patriots Hang on To Win 75-71
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<p>George Mason led Lamar 47-34 at halftime, looking like they would easily walk away with the victory in an important BracketBuster game. The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/teams/lamar-cardinals">Lamar Cardinals</a> weren't going to go down easy however and stoemed back in the second half to score 37 points to George Mason's 28. It wasn't quite enough however as George Mason was able to survive and hold on for the 75-71 victory.</p>
<p>Ryan Pearson ended the night with 17 points for George Mason and also brought down 10 rebounds to pick up the double-double. <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/100269/sherrod-wright">Sherrod Wright</a> was able to pick up 13 points off the bench for the Patriots, while <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/52728/andre-cornelius">Andre Cornelius</a> added nine points on the afternoon. Brandon Davis led the way for Lamar in the late rally, picking up 13 points on the day while <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/123788/devon-lamb">Devon Lamb</a> added 12 points and <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/123789/mike-james">Mike James</a> added 10 points from the bench.</p>
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<p>George Mason welcomed in the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/teams/lamar-cardinals">Lamar Cardinals</a> in a critical BracketBusters matchup for the Patriots. At halftime, George Mason holds a 47-34 lead and look to hold on to the lead in the second half. Ryan Pearson leads the Patriots in scoring with nine points on the day so far with five rebounds and three assists. <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/100269/sherrod-wright">Sherrod Wright</a> has also been able to pick up eight points off the bench while <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/52732/mike-morrison">Mike Morrison</a> and <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/145384/corey-edwards">Corey Edwards</a> both have seven points at halftime.</p>
<p><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/123788/devon-lamb">Devon Lamb</a> leads Lamar in scoring with 10 points so far on the day, but the George Mason defense has held the Cardinals to just one of five from the three-point land. George Mason is also out rebounding Lamar 12 to 9 in the first half and look to put more distance between the two teams.</p>
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<p>Coming off their thrilling win over VCU, George Mason will look to avoid the trap game as Lamar comes to visit during BracketBusters weekend.</p> <p>Coming off their most thrilling win of the season, George Mason hosts the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/teams/lamar-cardinals">Lamar Cardinals</a> at the Patriot Center in Fairfax on Saturday afternoon. The Cardinals are among the top three teams in the Southland Conference, which was predicted to be among the worst leagues in Division One this season. It's likely a one-bid league and the Mason is favored by seven points.</p>
<p><i>Read more on <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/2012/2/17/2806815/bracketbuster-vcu-wichita-state-creighton" target="_blank">what to watch for during BracktBusters weekend</a>.</i></p>
<p>The Cardinals are paced by the senior guard duo of Anthony Miles and <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/123789/mike-james">Mike James</a>, who average a combined 31 points per game. Lamar likes to play a fast-paced game, putting up shots in bunches and averaging more than 75 points per game. They have played some high-level competition this season, but were blown out by Louisville, Ohio State, and Kentucky.</p>
<p>While it's a crucial last-chance BracketBuster opportunity for many other mid-majors around the country, Mason could be walking into a trap game after their 40-minute war against VCU on Tuesday night. Sherrod Wright's running buzzer-beater from thirty feet put Mason in first place in the Colonial Athletic Association. They'll look rely on superstar Ryan Pearson and continue their successful season out of the conference on Saturday afternoon.</p>
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