DAYTON, Ohio (Interstat) — George Mason forced 25 turnovers and rode a decisive second quarter to a 72-61 women’s basketball victory over Dayton on Wednesday afternoon at University of Dayton Arena.

The Patriots, who swept the season series, turned those miscues into 35 points. Leading 35-27 at halftime after holding the Flyers to nine second-quarter points, George Mason sealed the Atlantic 10 win with a 26-point third quarter. The Patriots shot 11 for 22 from 3-point range and recorded 15 steals.

Dayton shot 48% from the floor but managed only four assists. Attendance was 12,598. George Mason improved to 16-7 overall. Dayton fell to 13-12.