An opportunistic first half kept Georgia Southern within striking distance, but George Mason exploded for 51 second-half points and ran away from the Eagles in an 85-64 win on Monday at Hanner Fieldhouse. The game was fought mostly in the paint, with the Patriots (6-7) getting 47 points under the basket. Janaa Pickard led the frontcourt with 19 points and a game-high 13 rebounds.
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