CHICAGO (Interstat) — George Mason pulled away in the second half to defeat Loyola Chicago 67-55 in a women’s NCAA Division I basketball game Wednesday night at Joseph Gentile Center.

The Patriots, who led 27-25 at halftime, outscored the Ramblers 40-30 after the break. Zahirah Walton led all scorers with 22 points for George Mason. Alex-Anne Bessette scored 15 points for Loyola Chicago.

George Mason improved to 18-8. Loyola Chicago fell to 12-14. An announced crowd of 412 attended the game.