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George Washington Falls 53-50 to George Mason - Recap
George Mason got 17 points from Jalen Haynes en route to a 53-50 victory over George Washington on Wednesday at Charles E. Smith Center.
George Mason won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -1.5-point spread as favorites.
George Mason got 10 points from Darius Maddox and another 7 points from Zach Anderson. Justin Begg contributed 4 assists, while Jalen Haynes cleaned the glass with 7 rebounds.
George Washington got a 17-point performance from Christian Jones, who was supported by 11 points from Trey Autry. Rafael Castro had 4 assists in a losing cause for George Washington, while Rafael Castro grabbed 10 rebounds.
George Mason led at halftime, 19-14.
George Mason had a 30-29 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
George Mason heads into a battle against Rhode Island. George Washington, meanwhile, will have their next action against St. Bonaventure.