DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Interstat) — Murray State held off a furious fourth-quarter rally by George Mason to win 88-83 in a women’s NCAA basketball game Friday at Ocean Center. The Racers built a 58-48 lead after three quarters before the Patriots exploded for 35 points in the final period, but Murray State’s 30-point fourth quarter sealed the victory.

Zahirah Walton led all scorers with 42 points for George Mason. Murray State was paced by Sharnecce Currie-Jelks, who scored 32 points, and Haven Ford, who added 22. The Racers improved to 5-2 overall, while the Patriots fell to 5-3.