VCU wins 54-50 over George Mason
VCU hangs on to snap George Mason's 6-game winning streak
VCU defeats George Mason 54-50 to hand the Patriots their third loss of the season.
FAIRFAX, Va. -- — Max Shulga scored eight of his 13 points in the second half and VCU beat George Mason 54-50 on Tuesday night.
Shulga also had seven rebounds for the Rams (9-7, 1-2 Atlantic 10 Conference). Zeb Jackson scored eight points while shooting 3 for 11, including 2 for 7 from beyond the arc.
Keyshawn Hall led the way for the Patriots (13-3, 2-1) with 14 points and two steals. George Mason also got 10 points, seven rebounds and two steals from Amari Kelly. The Patriots ended a six-game winning streak with the loss.
Jackson scored five points in the first half for VCU, who led 30-27 at halftime. The second half featured eight lead changes and was tied six times before VCU secured the victory.
Both teams play Saturday. VCU visits La Salle and George Mason visits Richmond.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- John Gaffney
- Tony Henderson
- Tommy Morrissey
2024-25 Atlantic 10 Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton | 0-0 | - | 5-0 |
| Loyola Chicago | 0-0 | - | 5-0 |
| St. Bonaventure | 0-0 | - | 5-0 |
| George Washington | 0-0 | - | 4-0 |
| Rhode Island | 0-0 | - | 4-0 |
| Davidson | 0-0 | - | 3-0 |
| La Salle | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| VCU | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| Saint Joseph's | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| Saint Louis | 0-0 | - | 2-1 |
| Fordham | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| George Mason | 0-0 | - | 3-3 |
| Richmond | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
| Massachusetts | 0-0 | - | 1-3 |
| Duquesne | 0-0 | - | 0-4 |
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