FAIRFAX, Va. (Interstat) — George Mason used efficient shooting and capitalized on Rhode Island’s mistakes to secure a 61-50 men’s basketball victory Saturday at EagleBank Arena.

The Patriots improved to 14-1 overall by holding the Rams to 35.2% shooting from the field. George Mason shot 43.2% and made eight 3-pointers. Stas Sivka led all scorers with 17 points for the Patriots, who scored 13 points off 12 Rhode Island turnovers.

The Rams (9-6) trailed 31-26 at halftime and could not close the gap, shooting just 3 for 9 from the free-throw line. Myles Corey scored 12 points for Rhode Island. Attendance was 4,086.