FAIRFAX, Va. — In an exciting matchup on Saturday, Darius Maddox played a pivotal role in leading George Mason to a 77-70 win against Massachusetts.
Maddox scored a total of 18 points, hitting 7 of 15 attempts from the floor, including 2 out of 7 from beyond the arc. This victory marked a significant moment for the Patriots, who improved their record to 12-5 and 3-1 in the Atlantic 10 Conference.

Additionally, Brayden O’Connor contributed with 11 points, while Jared Billups supported the team well with 10 points and six rebounds.

On the opposing side, the Minutemen struggled, with Rahsool Diggins leading their scoring with 21 points. Teammates Jaylen Curry and Marqui Worthy added 15 and 13 points, respectively, but it wasn’t enough to secure a win as their season record dropped to 6-11 and 1-3 in the conference.

George Mason seized the lead with 10:49 remaining in the first half, maintaining control for the rest of the game. They entered halftime with a narrow lead of 36-32, with Maddox contributing nine points to the first-half effort.