Patriots finish road trip still atop the CAA

For all the ups and downs this season it would appear this team is finally playing to their full potential we all thought was possible. In yesterday's late rally to secure an 80-71 victory over Towson, we saw the veterans step up again. Cam Long fueled a 15-5 run in the last three minutes to close out the game with Isaiah Tate also having a huge put back. Tate proved why he was still in the game late, his veteran leadership has been showing as of late. All starters for Mason finished in double figures, including a double-double for Mike Morrison. The Patriots end their three-game road trip on a five game winning streak and currently sharing 1st place in the CAA with Northeastern and ODU. After yesterday's win, the Patriots are 16-0 against the Tigers since they joined the CAA. As a whole this team just looks more confident and poised on the road, a lot of that is coming from Cam Long but even the freshmen have cut down on the mistakes. Isaiah Tate and Andre Cornelius have really been key elements to Patriots current winning streak between Andre knocking down threes and driving the lane and Tate's covering on defense. This team is going to continue to be dangerous if Long, Cornelius, and Tate continue to play consistently at this level.

-Mason actually out-rebounded a CAA opponent (45-39)

-Luke Hancock was held scoreless for the first time this season

-Mike Morrison continues to struggle from the FT line (1-for-5). Am I the only one surprised team's don't start fouling him late in close games?

-Mason again struggled to maintain an inside presence. They relied on outside shooting to overcome the Tiger's zone defense

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