George Mason Patriots @ VCU Rams
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
GMU | 24 | 30 | 54 |
VCU | 23 | 47 | 70 |
Shulga scores 22 as VCU downs George Mason 70-54
RICHMOND, Va. -- — Max Shulga scored 22 points as VCU beat George Mason 70-54 on Saturday night.
Shulga also contributed five rebounds for the Rams (22-5, 12-2 Atlantic 10 Conference). Jack Clark scored 12 points and added nine rebounds. Phillip Russell finished with 11 points. It was the sixth win in a row for the Rams.
The Patriots (21-6, 12-2) were led in scoring by Darius Maddox and K.D. Johnson, who each added 12 points. Jalen Haynes also had 10 points and eight rebounds. The loss ended an 11-game winning streak for the Patriots.
Shulga scored 10 points in the first half and VCU went into the break trailing 24-23. VCU pulled off the victory after a 15-0 second-half run erased a two-point deficit and gave them the lead at 42-29 with 14:08 left in the half. Shulga scored 12 second-half points.
NEXT UP
VCU plays Tuesday against Richmond on the road, and George Mason hosts Fordham on Wednesday.
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Game Information
Richmond, VA
Referee:Jeff Clark
Referee:Ron Tyburski
Referee:Jerry Heater
2025-26 Standings
| Atlantic 10 Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Mason | 5-0 | - | 17-1 |
| Saint Louis | 5-0 | - | 17-1 |
| Dayton | 5-0 | - | 14-4 |
| George Washington | 3-2 | 2 | 12-6 |
| VCU | 3-2 | 2 | 12-6 |
| Davidson | 3-2 | 2 | 11-6 |
| Saint Joseph's | 3-2 | 2 | 11-7 |
| Richmond | 3-3 | 2.5 | 13-6 |
| Duquesne | 2-3 | 3 | 10-8 |
| La Salle | 2-4 | 3.5 | 6-13 |
| Rhode Island | 1-4 | 4 | 10-8 |
| Fordham | 1-5 | 4.5 | 10-9 |
| Loyola Chicago | 1-5 | 4.5 | 5-14 |
| St. Bonaventure | 0-5 | 5 | 11-7 |
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