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Johnson scores 20 as George Mason defeats Samford 86-69 in NIT

FAIRFAX, Va. (AP) — K.D. Johnson scored 20 points off of the bench, Zach Anderson had 19 points and 10 rebounds, and George Mason beat Samford 86-69 on Wednesday night in the NIT.

Johnson added five assists and four steals for the Patriots (27-8). Anderson went 6 of 8 from the floor, including 3 for 5 from 3-point range, and 4 for 5 from the line. Darius Maddox shot 5 for 13, including 5 for 12 from beyond the arc to finish with 17 points.

Jaden Brownell finished with 27 points and seven rebounds for the Bulldogs (22-11).