FAIRFAX, Va. (Interstat) — George Mason held off a second-half push from George Washington for a 69-64 men’s basketball victory Monday night at EagleBank Arena.

The Patriots led 38-30 at halftime before the Revolutionaries rallied. George Washington took a brief lead midway through the second half, but George Mason responded with key baskets down the stretch to secure the win before a crowd of 6,434.

Riley Allenspach led George Mason with 18 points. Garrett Johnson scored 18 for George Washington, and Rafael Castro added 17.

The Patriots improved to 18-1 overall. The Revolutionaries fell to 12-7.