Baraka Okojie’s 14 help George Mason beat Coppin State 68-51
(AP) — Baraka Okojie had 14 points in George Mason’s 68-51 win against Coppin State on Friday.Okojie also contributed three steals for the Patriots (2-0).
Fairfax, Va. (AP) — Baraka Okojie led the way for George Mason with 14 points and three steals in the team's 68-51 victory over Coppin State on Friday. Shane Pendergrass contributed 13 points for the Patriots (2-0), while Emmanuel Kanga and Tafara Gapare had 11 and 12 points respectively for the Eagles (0-2). Coppin State's Brendan Johnson added eight points, while Malik Shackleford also chipped in with eight points.
George Mason took an early lead at halftime, 46-23, thanks to nine points from Pendergrass. Despite trailing in the second half by six points, George Mason still managed to win the match. George Mason will face UMKC on Thursday, while Coppin State hosts Cheyney on Monday.
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