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George Mason Stuns No. 25 Saint Louis in Regular Season Finale
8 Mar
Summary
- Jahari Long led George Mason with 21 points and nine assists.
- Robbie Avila of Saint Louis was limited by foul trouble, playing only 12 minutes.
- George Mason defeated a ranked opponent for the first time since February 2024.
George Mason delivered a dominant performance, defeating No. 25 Saint Louis 86-57 in the regular-season finale on Saturday. Jahari Long spearheaded the Patriots' offense with an impressive 21 points and nine assists, complemented by Kory Mincy's 15 points. The Billikens, who had already secured the No. 1 seed in the Atlantic 10 tournament, faced significant challenges, notably the foul trouble that sidelined senior center Robbie Avila for much of the game.
Avila, averaging 13.0 points, was limited to just 12 minutes and two points, significantly impacting Saint Louis's performance. George Mason capitalized on this, building a 43-34 halftime lead and extending it significantly in the second half. The Patriots shot an exceptional 57.6% from the field, including a remarkable 73.1% in the second half, and outrebounded Saint Louis 41-26.
The loss represented one of the largest deficits for Saint Louis this season, highlighting George Mason's comprehensive victory. Both Nick Ellington and Emmanuel Kanga of George Mason recorded double-doubles, further underscoring the Patriots' strong team performance. Both teams now turn their attention to the upcoming Atlantic 10 tournament.
