Box Score Score: George Mason 70, VCU 54
Location: Fairfax, Va. (Eaglebank Arena)
Records: VCU 13-6 (2-4 A-10) George Mason 8-11 (3-3)
The Short Story: Ashley Pegram led VCU with 11 points and three steals, but George Mason held off the Rams 70-54 Wednesday night in Fairfax.
OPENING TIP
- Ashley Pegram led the Rams with 11 points and three steals.
- Curteeona Brelove just missed a double-double with eight points and a team-high seven rebounds.
- Jessica Ogunnorin was four-of-six for nine points and Galaisha Goodhope put up seven points and led the team with five assists. Adaeze Alaeze six points and four rebounds.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- The Patriots led wire-to-wire after taking an early 15-10 lead after the first quarter.
- Down 11 at the after two quarters of play, the Rams were able to cut the Mason lead down to six in the second half.
- Despite cutting into the Patriot advantage, VCU was unable to erase the deficit as Mason pulled away late to take the 30-29 series lead.
BEYOND THE BOX SCORE
- Eight Rams scored at least two points in the game.
- The Rams have continued to forced double-digit turnovers and are among the top teams in the A10 in turnovers forced, turnover margin, and steals.
- VCU's defense produced six steals, forcing 13 Patriots turnovers. The Black & Gold scored 15 of their points off of Mason mistakes.
- VCU outscored the Patriots in the paint 32-18 and the bench chipped in 32 points.
- The Rams were limited to just 7.1 percent (1-of-14) from beyond the arc.
WHAT'S NEXT
- VCU will battle cross-town rival Richmond on Sunday, Jan. 24 at the Robins Center. Tip-off is set for 3 p.m.
