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Sivka Powers Patriots Past Rams in Thriller
4 Jan
Summary
- Sivka led George Mason with 16 points, including the go-ahead three-pointer.
- George Mason secured a 31-26 lead by halftime against Rhode Island.
- Rhode Island's Myles Corey scored 12 points in the losing effort.
George Mason secured a hard-fought 34-33 victory over Rhode Island in a closely contested basketball matchup. Leading the charge for the Patriots was Sivka, who poured in 16 points, including the crucial three-pointer that sealed the win with 17:10 left in the second half. The Patriots established a 31-26 advantage by halftime, with Sivka already contributing significantly.
Complementing Sivka's performance, Kory Mincy and Jermahri Hill also made vital contributions to George Mason's success. Mincy added nine points and six rebounds, while Hill was perfect from the free-throw line, scoring nine points. The team's collective effort ensured they maintained control throughout the game.
Despite a spirited effort from the Rams, led by Myles Corey's 12 points, they were unable to overtake George Mason. Keeyan Itejere added 10 points and six rebounds for Rhode Island, but the Patriots' resilience ultimately proved decisive in this Atlantic 10 Conference clash.
