ncaab Game Recap
UMass vs George Mason Final: 66-65 - Recap
UMass got 17 points from Josh Cohen as they ran past George Mason 66-65 on Saturday at Mullins Center.
UMass won the battle on the scoreboard, but not at the payout window as they failed to cover the -4.5-point spread.
Rahsool Diggins had 14 points for UMass and Keon Thompson chipped in with 12 points. Jayden Ndjigue had 5 assists for them, while Matt Cross was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 9 boards.
George Mason got 23 points from Keyshawn Hall in a losing cause and another 14 points from Darius Maddox. Baraka Okojie contributed 4 assists for them, while Woody Newton had 6 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed George Mason were victorious, as the score was 30-27 at the break.
The rebound battle favored UMass as they grabbed 37 boards, while George Mason only had 23
UMass looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the St. Bonaventure. George Mason will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Loyola-Chicago.