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Associated Press
FAIRFAX, Va. (AP) — Sa'eed Nelson scored 24 points and his 3-point play with 35 seconds left in overtime helped lift American over George Mason 78-75 Friday night in the Eagles' season opener.
Javon Greene's free throws broke a 70-all tie and his layup with 1:43 to go made it 74-70 in favor of George Mason. American closed to 74-73 on Marvin Bragg's 3-pointer and Nelson's 3-point play put American up 76-75. George Mason missed three shots before the buzzer and Sam Iorio's two free throws sealed the win.
