Georgia Southern downs George Mason 74-51
FAIRFAX, Va. -- Tookie Brown scored 17 points with four assists, Quan Jackson added a career-high 16 points off the bench, and Georgia Southern beat George Mason 74-51 on Tuesday night to open a six-game road trip with its third straight win.
The Eagles (8-2) are off to their best start since the 1992-93 season when they started 9-2.
Jackson's layup sparked a 14-5 run capped by B.J. Gladden's jumper and the Eagles led by 20 early in the second half. Two free throws by Brown capped a 7-0 run and Georgia Southern led 57-35. Jake Allsmiller's 3-pointer with 7:56 left put the Eagles up by 23 and they cruised from there.
Mike Hughes scored 14 points with four 3-pointers and Allsmiller added 12 with four 3s for the Eagles, who held the Patriots to 16-of-56 shooting (28.6 percent) from the floor and forced 21 turnovers while giving it up 11 times.
Gladden's free throw put Georgia Southern up for good, 7-6. Hughes' 3 at the buzzer gave them a 36-25 halftime lead.
AJ Wilson scored 13 and grabbed 10 rebounds and Justin Kier added 12 points for George Mason (5-6).
Game Information
- Referees:
- Anthony Jordan
- Ed Corbett
- Brian Dorsey
2024-25 Sun Belt Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas State | 1-0 | - | 10-3 |
| South Alabama | 1-0 | - | 8-4 |
| Texas State | 1-0 | - | 8-4 |
| Troy | 1-0 | - | 8-4 |
| Southern Miss | 1-0 | - | 5-7 |
| Old Dominion | 1-0 | - | 4-8 |
| Louisiana | 1-0 | - | 3-10 |
| Georgia Southern | 0-1 | 1 | 7-6 |
| Marshall | 0-1 | 1 | 7-6 |
| App State | 0-1 | 1 | 6-6 |
| Coastal Carolina | 0-1 | 1 | 6-6 |
| James Madison | 0-1 | 1 | 6-6 |
| Georgia State | 0-1 | 1 | 4-8 |
| UL Monroe | 0-1 | 1 | 4-10 |
2024-25 Atlantic 10 Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Bonaventure | 0-0 | - | 12-1 |
| Rhode Island | 0-0 | - | 11-1 |
| George Washington | 0-0 | - | 11-2 |
| Dayton | 0-0 | - | 10-3 |
| VCU | 0-0 | - | 10-3 |
| Davidson | 0-0 | - | 9-3 |
| Loyola Chicago | 0-0 | - | 9-3 |
| Saint Joseph's | 0-0 | - | 8-4 |
| George Mason | 0-0 | - | 8-4 |
| Fordham | 0-0 | - | 8-5 |
| La Salle | 0-0 | - | 8-5 |
| Saint Louis | 0-0 | - | 6-6 |
| Richmond | 0-0 | - | 5-7 |
| Massachusetts | 0-0 | - | 5-8 |
| Duquesne | 0-0 | - | 4-8 |
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