Newark, DE — After dominating the Blue Hens nearly two weeks ago at the Patriot Center, University of Delaware turn things around and hands Mason their second demoralizing loss in conference play.
The Patriots started the first period as they normally do: missing key shots and allowing their opponent to drive through the paint. Ryan Pearson was held to just three points during the first 18 minutes of the game and it wasn’t until the 2 minute mark when he started to put up points. Mason allowed Delaware’s Kyle Anderson to shoot 5 for 7 behind the arc and 8 for 11 at the line, boosting Delaware to 32-24 at the half.
Despite the loss, Ryan Pearson had another career high game once he got going. Scoring 25 total points, 3 for 8 behind the arc and 10 for 22 from the field, he continues to be a force.
The Patriots, now sitting in third place, find themselves in a difficult spot as they battle rival VCU twice in the next few weeks. It doesn’t look pretty, and in order to regain sole possession of first place they must win the remainder of their games and hope for a Drexel, VCU and/or ODU loss.
Mason will play ODU this Saturday at the Patriot Center, game time is set for 5:00 pm.
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sad that they lost, great article though ryan!