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Oregon State holds on to beat George Mason

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George Mason forward Jalen Jenkins, right, grabbed a rebound away from Oregon State center Cheikh N'diaye during the first half at the Diamond Head Classic today.

Roberto Nelson scored eight of his 17 points in the final minute to help Oregon State beat George Mason 58-54 in today’s consolation round game of the Diamond Head Classic.

Devon Collier added 15 points for Oregon State (7-3).

Bryon Allen had 15 points and Patrick Holloway hit four 3-pointers to finish with 12 points for George Mason (5-6).

Collier’s layup with 1:56 left gave Oregon State a 50-49 lead. George Mason’s Marko Gujanicic missed a 3-point attempt on the next possession and Nelson hit a jumper as the shot clock expired to extend the lead to 52-49 with 41 seconds remaining.

Allen made two free throws with 31 seconds left to cut the deficit to 52-51. Nelson made two free throws to extend the lead to 54-51 with 29 seconds. George Mason couldn’t convert on its next possession and Nelson made four more free throws to seal the win.

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