George Mason uses dominant second half to rout UMBC 82-54
FAIRFAX, Va. (AP) Efeosa Oliogu-Elabor scored 17 points in his opener as George Mason Patriots defeated UMBC Retrievers 82-54 Monday.
Oliogu-Elabor added six rebounds for the Patriots. Elijah Jones scored 13 points and added eight rebounds. Makhai Valentine shot 3 for 8 from the field, including 1 for 6 from 3-point range, and went 5 for 7 from the line to finish with 12 points.
Aidan Able led the Retrievers with 13 points and four assists. UMBC also got 11 points from Aasim Burton. Devin Ceaser finished with 11 points.
George Mason took the lead with 19:40 remaining in the first half and did not trail again. Jones led his team in scoring with eight points in the first half to help put George Mason up 33-27 at the break. George Mason extended its lead to 56-34 during the second half, fueled by a 21-2 scoring run. Oliogu-Elabor scored a team-high 11 points in the second half as George Mason closed out the win.
Up next
George Mason plays Coppin State at home Friday, and UMBC visits Marist on Thursday.
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| Points | 0 | 0 |
| Field Goals | 0-0 (0.0%) | 0-0 (0.0%) |
| 3-Pointers | 0-0 (0.0%) | 0-0 (0.0%) |
| Free Throws | 0-0 (0.0%) | 0-0 (0.0%) |
| Total Rebounds | 0 | 0 |
| Offensive | 0 | 0 |
| Defensive | 0 | 0 |
| Team | 0 | 0 |
| Assists | 0 | 0 |
| Steals | 0 | 0 |
| Blocks | 0 | 0 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technicals | 0 | 0 |
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