Patriots fans can rejoice, as George Mason returns back to the land above .500, improving their overall record to 12-11. The 6th place Patriots also improved their conference record to 6-6, while Northeastern falls down to 2-10. Taleia Moton led the way with 16 points, but it was the star of Amber Easter who shone brightest with her fifth double-double of the season: 14 points and 10 rebounds. Two fellow Patriots scored in double digits, as Rahneeka Saunders scored 14 points and Janaa Pickard added 11. Christine Huber led the scoring for the Huskies with 21 points and 10 rebounds.
Saunders began the game the right way for Mason, connecting on a jumper just 11 seconds after the tip-off. The Huskies immediately answered the call, going on a 13-8 run after a layup from Huber. A pair of jumpers by Saunders brought the lead back to the Patriots, as they led 16-15 with just under ten minutes left in the first half. In a game full of runs, the Huskies embarked on a 9-0 run led by Huber and her counterpart Dani Iervolino. Iervolino finished with 19 points, 5 rebounds, and 2 assists while also hitting five three-pointers. Two jumpers from Christine Weithman gave the Patriots the close 35-32 lead at the end of one half of play.
In the second half it was all George Mason, as the Patriots slowly and methodically built up their lead. Four unanswered baskets from Pickard gave Mason their first double-digit lead with under ten minutes left.The Huskies cut the deficit as close as nine points, until Taleia Moton put the finishing blows on the victory. The Patriots led in almost every major offensive category: Points in the paint (30-22), points off turnovers (17-8), 2nd chance points (19-10), and fast break points (10-0). Also impressive was the production of the bench, as they outscored Northeastern 15-0.
Mason will welcome Hofstra this Sunday for the WBCA Pink Zone Breast Cancer Awareness game. Tip-off is scheduled for 2 pm.
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