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George Mason Strikes Gold in Sweet 16 Action!

By The Associated PressYahoo Sports

Liberty Flames (25-7, 17-4 CUSA) at George Mason Patriots (23-9, 11-8 A-10) Fairfax, Virginia; Tuesday, 6 p. m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: George Mason plays Liberty in the National Invitation Tournament.

The Patriots are 11-8 against A-10 opponents and 12-1 in non-conference play. George Mason averages 73. 3 points and has outscored opponents by 5.

8 points per game. The Flames are 17-4 against CUSA opponents. Liberty is 7-1 in games decided by 3 points or fewer.

George Mason makes 47. 5% of its shots from the field this season, which is 2. 3 percentage points higher than Liberty has allowed to its opponents (45.

2%). Liberty scores 10. 7 more points per game (78.