CHICAGO (Interstat) — George Mason overcame a halftime deficit to defeat Loyola Chicago 82-74 in an Atlantic 10 men’s basketball game Tuesday night at Joseph Gentile Center.

The Ramblers led 47-41 at halftime but were held to just 27 points after the break. The Patriots, consistent with 41 points in each half, improved to 17-1 this season. Loyola Chicago fell to 5-13.

George Mason was an 80.8 percent favorite according to Interstat’s ELO system and covered the 9-point spread. The total score went over a 142 over/under line. Attendance was 2,405.