All Around Ep. 38: Haynes big night combined with suffocating defense in the 2nd half, elevates the Patriots to a come from behind win over St Joseph's

Feb,15, 2025; Fairfax, Virginia; George Mason Patriots forward Jalen Haynes rises over St Joseph's Justice Ajogbor for a mid range jumper during the first half at Eaglebank Arena.

George Mason after trailing by as much as 16 points in the first half, utilized their stifling defense and the offensive explosion from forward Jalen Haynes, to battle back in the second half to defeat a game St Joseph's team 58-57. The Patriots improved to 21-5, 12-1 in A-10 play and extended their win streak to 11 games.

Haynes, who was unstoppable in the second half, scored a game high 22 points (16 in the second half) , pulled down a game high also of 8 rebounds and dished out 2 assists. Reserve guard KD Johnson added 9 points and 4 rebounds on 4-6 shooting to pace the Patriots.

Feb,15, 2025; Fairfax, Virginia; Hawks point guard Xzayvier Brown looks to use a Rasheer Fleming screen to create space from the Patriots defensive ace Jared Billups

Xzayvier Brown (above) posted a team high 19 points and 4 rebounds to lead the Hawks , while back court mate and local product Erik Reynolds II, added 11 points and 3 assists.

Watch an all new episode of All Around below for full game analysis and highlights from George Mason's gritty win over St Joseph's.

Feb,15, 2025; Fairfax, Virginia; George Mason ramps up their top 10 nationally ranked defense in the second half as Darius Maddox and 6'11 center Giovanni Emejuru traps Xzayvier Brown in the corner.