Late George Mason Rally Dooms JMU 68-57

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The James Madison men's basketball team lost for the 8th time in 9 games against George Mason, as the Dukes fell 68-57 Tuesday in Fairfax.

The conference match was tied at 50 with 6:58 remaining, but a 13-2 run by the Patriots would blow the game open.

James Madison (9-9, 3-2 CAA) was led by Rayshawn Goins with 13 points.

Sherrod Wright had a game-high 23 points for George Mason (10-7, 3-2 CAA).

JMU will return to action Saturday at 12pm against Towson.

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