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24 November, 2018
George Mason Can't Hang With Cincinnati at Emerald Coast Classic
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November 24, 2018
Peter Solari, Editor in Chiefs Follow @4PeteSakeNY
George Mason's two-game win streak came to an end Friday as the Patriots fell to Cincinnati 71-55 in the semifinals of the Emerald Coast Classic in Niceville, FL.
While Mason hung tough throughout the first half, getting to within 5 points of the Bearcats with five minutes left in the frame, the Patriots were playing catch-up most of the night and it was simply too much for them to overcome. Cincinnati widened their lead to 9 at the break, before blowing it open in the second half.
The Bearcats held the Patriots to just two field goals over the first eight-plus minutes of the second stanza, and increased their lead to 21 points with 10 minutes left in the game. Mason tried to mount a comeback, using a 10-0 run to cut the deficit to 11, but they wouldn't get any closer, ultimately losing by 16.
Javon Greene led the way for Mason with 11 points, while senior Otis Livingston added 9 to go along with a game-high 5 assists and 4 steals. Jaire Grayer scored 8.
Cane Broome came off the bench to lead the way for Cincinnati with a game high 21 points, while Tre Scott pitched in 14 and Jarron Cumberland and Rashawn Fredericks each added 11 to round out a balanced attack. The bigger Bearcats soundly out-rebounded the Patriots 33-20.
Despite the score, the Mason did some good that they can hang their hats on, including shooting 70% from the field over the final 12 minutes of the game. Perhaps equally as impressive to that was their ability to clamp down on defense when their shots weren't falling. The Patriots opened the second half 1-for-13 from the field, but surrendered only 10 points over that span, which allowed them to stay in the game.
Regardless of the bright spots, Mason's inability to put it all together for a full 40 minutes, continues to be their Achilles heel.
"We played hard, but our guys have to learn how to play hard but also be able to perform," head coach Dave Paulsen said. "In a lot of stretches we did good things defensively. We just had some difficulty finishing over their size on offense. They're a very good team."
After three promising seasons in Fairfax, expectations were high that Paulsen and his Patriots would take the next step in the program's rebuild, but with each passing game, it's becoming clear that this team probably isn't as good as we thought. And as the season continues to slip away, it's impossible not to wonder how thin Mason Nation's patience is wearing, and if the seat in Paulsen's office is getting a little hotter with each loss.
Should've, could've, would've.
Mason returns to action on Saturday at 3 PM, when they'll meet Baylor in the third place game of the Emerald Coast Classic.
George Mason's two-game win streak came to an end Friday as the Patriots fell to Cincinnati 71-55 in the semifinals of the Emerald Coast Classic in Niceville, FL.
While Mason hung tough throughout the first half, getting to within 5 points of the Bearcats with five minutes left in the frame, the Patriots were playing catch-up most of the night and it was simply too much for them to overcome. Cincinnati widened their lead to 9 at the break, before blowing it open in the second half.
The Bearcats held the Patriots to just two field goals over the first eight-plus minutes of the second stanza, and increased their lead to 21 points with 10 minutes left in the game. Mason tried to mount a comeback, using a 10-0 run to cut the deficit to 11, but they wouldn't get any closer, ultimately losing by 16.
Javon Greene led the way for Mason with 11 points, while senior Otis Livingston added 9 to go along with a game-high 5 assists and 4 steals. Jaire Grayer scored 8.
Cane Broome came off the bench to lead the way for Cincinnati with a game high 21 points, while Tre Scott pitched in 14 and Jarron Cumberland and Rashawn Fredericks each added 11 to round out a balanced attack. The bigger Bearcats soundly out-rebounded the Patriots 33-20.
Despite the score, the Mason did some good that they can hang their hats on, including shooting 70% from the field over the final 12 minutes of the game. Perhaps equally as impressive to that was their ability to clamp down on defense when their shots weren't falling. The Patriots opened the second half 1-for-13 from the field, but surrendered only 10 points over that span, which allowed them to stay in the game.
Regardless of the bright spots, Mason's inability to put it all together for a full 40 minutes, continues to be their Achilles heel.
"We played hard, but our guys have to learn how to play hard but also be able to perform," head coach Dave Paulsen said. "In a lot of stretches we did good things defensively. We just had some difficulty finishing over their size on offense. They're a very good team."
After three promising seasons in Fairfax, expectations were high that Paulsen and his Patriots would take the next step in the program's rebuild, but with each passing game, it's becoming clear that this team probably isn't as good as we thought. And as the season continues to slip away, it's impossible not to wonder how thin Mason Nation's patience is wearing, and if the seat in Paulsen's office is getting a little hotter with each loss.
George Mason falls to Cincinnati unsurprisingly 71-55 to start the Emerald Coast Classic. Despite the score, and the 2-4 record, the Patriots have had a chance to win in every game this season.— Tyler Byrum (@theTylerByrum) November 24, 2018
Should've, could've, would've.
Mason returns to action on Saturday at 3 PM, when they'll meet Baylor in the third place game of the Emerald Coast Classic.
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03 December, 2017
Allen Leads Central Florida to Upset of No. 24 Alabama
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Terrell Allen scored 16 points and made a crucial steal in the waning seconds to lead Central Florida to a 65-62 upset of No. 24 Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Ala., on Sunday. The Knights (5-3) held on after leading by as many as nine points in the second half following a 36-30 deficit at halftime.
No. 13 North Carolina Pounds Tulane
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CHAPEL HILL, N.C. -- Luke Maye produced another big game with 22 points as No. 13 North Carolina drilled Tulane in a 97-73 victory Sunday afternoon at the Smith Center. Joel Berry II and Kenny Williams both scored 13 points for the Tar Heels (8-1), who've won by double-digit margins in each victory.
27 November, 2017
UCF's Frost: 'I'd be Hurt' if Nebraska was Not Interested
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Central Florida head coach Scott Frost continues to be hit with questions about Nebraska's open job as he prepares his undefeated and 15th-ranked team for the American Athletics Conference championship game against No. 20 Memphis on Saturday in Orlando, Fla.
26 November, 2017
Barford, Jones Fuel Arkansas in Rout of UConn
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Jaylen Barford scored 24 points, leading Arkansas to a 102-67 rout of Connecticut on Sunday in a PK80 tournament game at Moda Center in Portland, Ore. C.J. Jones scored 19 points off the bench, and Daryl Macon added 16 for the Razorbacks (5-1), who bounced back from a loss to No. 9 North Carolina on Friday.
St. John's Shoots Poorly, Beats UCF Anyway
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Marvin Clark II scored 11 points, including a 3-pointer that fueled a second-half spurt for St. John's, and the Red Storm outlasted Central Florida 46-43 Sunday in a consolation-bracket game in the Advocare Invitational at HP Field House in Orlando, Fla.
25 November, 2017
No. 4 Michigan State Wears Down UConn
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PORTLAND, Ore. -- Too big and too powerful down low, No. 4 Michigan State cruised to a 77-57 victory over Connecticut in the second round of the PK80 on Friday. The Spartans dominated down low, outscoring the Huskies 40-14 in the paint while Cassius Winston provided the outside threat. Winston finished with 28 points on 12-for-15…
24 November, 2017
Hughes' Return Gives No. 15 UCF Win Over South Florida
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Mike Hughes returned a kickoff 60 yards for the winning touchdown with 1:28 to play, and No. 15 Central Florida locked up a berth in the American Athletic Conference championship game with a thrilling 49-42 win over South Florida on Friday at Spectrum Stadium in Orlando, Fla.
No. 23 WVU Blows out UCF
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Reserve guard Beetle Bolden scored 17 points and No. 23 West Virginia held Central Florida to 24.5-percent shooting during an 83-45 blowout at the AdvoCare Invitational in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., on Friday.
Freeman Helps Rutgers Remain Unbeaten
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Deshawn Freeman posted a double-double as Rutgers remained undefeated on the year with a 61-47 win over East Carolina on Saturday in Piscataway, N.J. The senior forward scored 15 points and pulled down 11 rebounds as the Scarlet Knights improved to 6-0.
Not Again: No. 2 Arizona Upset by SMU in Bahamas
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Southern Methodist senior guard Ben Emelogu II scored a team-high 20 points to help the Mustangs upset No. 2 Arizona 66-60 on Thursday night at the Battle 4 Atlantis in Paradise Island, Bahamas. It was the second consecutive upset defeat for the No. 2 Wildcats (3-2). Arizona fell 90-84 to North Carolina State on Wednesday. SMU…
Late Run Pushes Connecticut Past Oregon
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After the game was tied at 60 with 3:25 to go, Connecticut finished on an 11-3 run to earn a 71-63 victory over Oregon in front of a very pro-Ducks crowd in the first round of the Phil Knight 80 Invitational on Thursday in Portland, Ore. Neither team was able to establish any sort of rhythm…
20 November, 2017
Brown, Rose Propel Temple Past Clemson
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The Temple Owls remain undefeated after beating the Clemson Tigers 67-60 to win the Gildan Charleston Classic on Sunday at the TD Arena in Charleston, S.C. The Owls (3-0) were led by senior guard Josh Brown, who made a trio of 3-pointers in the second half to extend Temple's lead. Brown, who spent most of the…
19 November, 2017
Houston Uses Late Run to Beat Wake Forest
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Houston broke open a tie game with a late 8-0 run and held on to beat Wake Forest 78-73 on Sunday in the consolation final of the Paradise Jam tournament in Lynchburg, Va. Rob Gray's free throw with 1:51 left gave the Cougars a 76-68 lead. Houston (3-1) missed its next three straight free throws as…
Hot-Shooting Johnson Leads Indiana Over South Florida
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Robert Johnson scored 21 points to lead Indiana to a 70-53 victory over South Florida on Sunday night in Bloomington, Ind. Johnson sank 9 of 14 shots from the floor, including all three of his 3-point attempts. Indiana's Juwan Morgan scored 15 points and grabbed a team-high 10 rebounds. De'Ron Davis added 12 for the Hoosiers…
17 November, 2017
No. 8 Notre Dame Looks to Bounce Back vs. Navy
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No. 8 Notre realizes its national championship hopes have vanished after an embarrassing 33-point loss at Miami. Now, coach Brian Kelly and his team are focused on stacking wins and earning an invitation to a high-profile bowl game.
05 November, 2017
Alabama Stays on Top of Georgia in AP Poll
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Notre Dame, Clemson and Oklahoma each made key moves, and Ohio State plummeted, while Alabama and Georgia remained the top two teams in the Associated Press Top 25 poll, released Sunday. Alabama received 56 of the 61 first-place votes while Georgia landed the other five as the two SEC teams continue their run toward the College…
