Patriot Brew 12/20: Key To Our Hearts

Hall, Patriots Move to 7-0 At Home

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Patriot Brew Crew
December 20, 2023

Good Morning Mason Nation. We’ve all seen the commercials where there’s a small box under the tree. The recipient opens the box and there’s a key and a brand new vehicle in the driveway.

On Tuesday night, there was a Key under the tree for every Patriot fan as Mason rolled to a perfect 7-0 at home and 11 straight home wins.

What all is stirring in today’s Brew? Check it out!

🏀 Key To Our Hearts
🚌 Holiday Traveling
​⭐ And much, much more!

📈 STOCK UP

🔺 Key To Our Hearts. Sophomore transfer Keyshawn Hall had exploded onto the scene already this season.

The Patriot standout took it to another level on Tuesday night with a HUGE night at EBA with 36 point, 12 rebound performance in a 84-60 romp over Bridgewater.

Mason is now a perfect 7-0 at home and have won 11 straight inside EagleBank Arena.

Joining Hall on his big night, freshman Baraka Okojie stepped up as well, tallying a career-best 17 points in his first ever start. He also chipped in six rebounds and two assists.

🔺 Holiday Traveling. Before heading home for the holidays, Mason’s wrestling squad is traveling with their other family.

The Patriots will hit the mats in the Tar Heel State twice on Thursday with dual meets against Gardner-Webb (1 pm) and Queen University of Charlotte (6 pm) on tap.

Nate Higley will look to continue his strong start to the season as he was named MAC Wrestler of the Week earlier this month.

🔺 Bounce Back Time. Two of the most prolific defensive teams in the country took the court on Monday in Greenville.

Chaos and intense pressure ensued with 51 combined turnovers, but unfortunately, the shots fell for one team and not the other as the Patriots dropped a tough 65-44 road decision to a red-hot East Carolina squad.

Freshman Kennedy Harris led a defensive effort that saw the Green & Gold force ECU into 27 turnovers with Harris picking up a career-high five steals in the contest.

Offensively, Ta’Viyanna Habib led the way for Mason with nine points.

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🤔 PATRIOT TRIVIA

Keyshawn Hall had a HUGE night at EBA on Tuesday night with 36 points and 12 rebounds for the Green & Gold.

Who was the last Patriot with a 30+ point, 10-rebound performance?

Got a guess?

Scroll on down to the bottom of this email for the answer!

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📅 WHAT’S ON TAP?

Thursday, December 21
🤼‍♂️ Wrestling at Gardner-Webb @ 1pm
🤼‍♂️ Wrestling at Queens University of Charlotte @ 6pm

Friday, December 22
🏀 Women’s Basketball at Towson @ 12pm
🏀 Men’s Basketball at Tulane @ 2pm

Friday, December 29
🤼‍♂️ Wrestling at Midlands Championship (Northwestern Univ.)

Saturday, December 30
🏀 Men’s Basketball vs. North Carolina A&T @ 2pm
🏀 Women’s Basketball vs. La Salle @ 6pm
🤼‍♂️ Wrestling at Midlands Championship (Northwestern Univ.)

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🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: Ryan Pearson in 2011.

Hall’s performance marked the first 30+/10+ double-double by a Patriot since a 35-point, 14-rebound effort from Ryan Pearson in December 2011.

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⭐️ Have a great day, Mason Nation!