FAIRFAX, Va. (Interstat) — George Mason built a double-digit halftime lead and never trailed, defeating Saint Bonaventure 71-58 in an Atlantic 10 Conference men’s basketball game Saturday at EagleBank Arena.

The Patriots improved to 22-7 overall behind 21 points each from Riley Allenspach and Masai Troutman. George Mason shot 48 percent from the field and made 12 3-pointers. The Bonnies fell to 15-14 despite 16 points from Dasonte Bowen and 15 from Frank Mitchell. Saint Bonaventure struggled offensively, shooting 37.5 percent overall and just 3 for 9 from the free-throw line.

A crowd of 4,770 saw George Mason take control with a 39-27 halftime advantage. The Patriots swept the regular-season series, having also won 77-73 on Jan. 31.