Rider 54, at George Mason 72

FAIRFAX, Va. (Interstat) — A dominant second-quarter surge propelled the George Mason Patriots to a 72-54 victory over the Rider Broncs in a non-conference women’s basketball game Tuesday night at EagleBank Arena. The Patriots, who improved to 5-2 overall, trailed 14-9 after a sluggish first quarter but seized control of the game by outscoring the Broncs 26-15 in the second period. The 26-point quarter, which turned a five-point deficit into a six-point halftime lead, was fueled by efficient offense and disruptive defense. George Mason capitalized on Rider’s ball-handling issues throughout the contest, scoring 22 points off 19 Broncs turnovers. The… Read more...