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
2023-24 Atlantic 10 Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond | 15-3 | - | 23-10 |
| Loyola Chicago | 15-3 | - | 23-10 |
| Dayton | 14-4 | 1 | 25-8 |
| Massachusetts | 11-7 | 4 | 20-11 |
| VCU | 11-7 | 4 | 24-14 |
| Duquesne | 10-8 | 5 | 25-12 |
| George Mason | 9-9 | 6 | 20-12 |
| St. Bonaventure | 9-9 | 6 | 20-13 |
| Saint Joseph's | 9-9 | 6 | 21-14 |
| La Salle | 6-12 | 9 | 16-17 |
| Fordham | 6-12 | 9 | 13-20 |
| Rhode Island | 6-12 | 9 | 12-20 |
| Davidson | 5-13 | 10 | 15-17 |
| Saint Louis | 5-13 | 10 | 13-20 |
| George Washington | 4-14 | 11 | 15-17 |
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