George Mason raced to a 23-point lead at the break, and coasted from there on its way to a 68-51 win over Coppin State on Friday night in Fairfax.
The Patriots (2-0) forced 11 Eagle turnovers in the opening stanza and shot 50 percent en route to a 46-23 halftime lead.
“A win’s a win, I’ll take it, but we did not move the needle and be what we needed to be collectively,” Mason coach Tony Skinn said. “Our second half was deflating. I can’t wait to watch film.”
Get ready for a practice full of gassers, is the message there.
Baraka Okojie led the Green & Gold with 14 points, four assists and three steals in the win, while Shane Pendergrass contributed 13 points (5-of-8 FG) and four rebounds.
Pendergrass is averaging 12.5 points through two games of his collegiate career.
Emmanuel Kanga added 11 points and six rebounds.
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