George Mason defeats Jacksonville St. 67-60
FAIRFAX, Va. (AP) — Jordan Miller scored 19 points and AJ Wilson had 11 points, eight rebounds and six blocks as George Mason beat Jacksonville State 67-60 on Tuesday night.
Javon Greene had 13 points and nine rebounds for George Mason (9-1), which earned its fourth straight victory. Xavier Johnson added eight assists.
Derrick Cook’s layup with 2:26 to play had the Gamecocks within 60-58. But a Miller jumper pushed the lead to four and after a Jacksonville State miss the Patriots began hitting free throws.
George Mason’s seven-point run while the Gamecocks were missing five straight shots produced a nine-point lead, the largest of the game.
De'Torrion Ware had 19 points and seven rebounds for the Gamecocks (2-5). Cook added 11 points, including a closing seconds layup, and six rebounds.
