George Mason takes down Davidson 64-60

By AP News Published Feb 1, 2025 04:05 pm

DAVIDSON, N.C. (AP) — Jalen Haynes’ 12 points and George Mason held on to defeat Davidson 64-60 on Saturday night for the Patriots’ seventh-straight win.

Haynes also added three blocks for the Patriots (17-5, 8-1 Atlantic 10 Conference). Darius Maddox scored 12 points while shooting 4 for 11, including 2 for 5 from beyond the arc. Brayden O’Connor shot 3 for 7 (0 for 3 from 3-point range) and 4 of 4 from the free-throw line to finish with 10 points.

Bobby Durkin led the Wildcats (13-8, 3-5) in scoring, finishing with 17 points and eight rebounds. Reed Bailey added 11 points and four assists for Davidson. Connor Kochera also had 11 points and two steals.

George Mason led 33-29 at halftime and used a 14-2 run in the second half to build a 50-34 advantage with 10:31 left.

George Mason’s next game is Wednesday against George Washington on the road, and Davidson visits Dayton on Tuesday.

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By The Associated Press