John Powell
Mason goes for the upset
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Coach Jim Larranaga speaks at a press conference (John Powell)
At 5:00 p.m., the No. 8 George Mason Patriots (27-6) will attempt to defeat the No. 1 Ohio State Buckeyes (33-2), for the second upset in the East Region.
Patriots advance on large backs of big men
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Luke Hancock watches the game from the bench (John Powell)
Sophomore guard Luke Hancock’s 18-point performance led the No. 8 George Mason Patriots (27-6) to a second-round victory over the No. 9 Villanova Wildcats, 57-61, on a battle of the boards.
Patriots Ready for the Hunt
|The No. 8 George Mason Patriots (26-6, 26-2 CAA) took to the hardwood of the Quicken Loans Arena Thursday afternoon to practice for their upcoming bout. They will play the No. 9 Villanova Wildcats (12-22, 9-9 Big East) tomorrow at 2:10 p.m. in the second round of the NCAA D-I men’s basketball tournament.
Pep bands square off at CAA Tourney
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Bands from VCU, Mason and Old Dominion played at a pep rally on Saturday morning. (John Powell)