The Patriots of George Mason

NCAA BASKETBALL 2012 – FEB 01 – Delaware triumph over George Mason 65-60


Mason could not overcome a double-digit first half deficit Wednesday night at the Bob Carpenter Center.

Mason (18-6, 10-2 CAA) saw its six-game win streak come to an end, as the Blue Hens (11-12, 6-6) earned a season split in the series.

Senior Ryan Pearson led the Mason offense with a game-high 25 points and had a team-best eight rebounds.

Delaware Freshman Kyle Anderson was on fire in the first half going 4 of 5 from beyond the arc.

Delaware held off Colonial Athletic Association league-leader George Mason down the stretch for a 65-60 victory at the Bob Carpenter Center.

Mason will look to return to the win column with a sold-out Homecoming date with Old Dominion on Saturday afternoon.

Delaware will return to action Saturday when the Hens travel to James Madison for a 2 p.m. showdown with the Dukes.

02/01/12 Newark DE: University of Delaware Freshman Guard #13 Kyle Anderson attempts a long range jump shot during a Colonial Athletic Association conference Basketball Game against George Mason Wed, Feb. 1, 2012 at the Bob Carpenter Center in Newark Delaware. Kyle Anderson leads the hens with 21 points. Photo By Saquan Stimpson

George Mason Men's Head Coach Paul Hewitt

02/01/12 Newark DE: George Mason Men's Head Coach Paul Hewitt walks off the court after a Colonial Athletic Association conference Basketball lost to Delaware Wed, Feb. 1, 2012 at the Bob Carpenter Center in Newark Delaware. Delaware defeats George Mason 65 - 60 Photo By Saquan Stimpson

George Mason Senior Forward Ryan Pearson #24

02/01/12 Newark DE: George Mason Senior Forward Ryan Pearson #24 attempts a lay up as Delaware Junior Forward #44 Jamelle Hagins defends during a Colonial Athletic Association conference Basketball Game against Delaware Wed, Feb. 1, 2012 at the Bob Carpenter Center in Newark Delaware. Photo By Saquan Stimpson

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