George Mason’s NCAA run boosts school profile in Virginia
The 11th seeded Patriots upset Michigan State and North Carolina to reach the round of 16. Coach Jim Larranaga says the wins show the nation more about George Mason University including its law school and Nobel laureate professor Vernon Smith. Students and faculty see broader recognition and enrollment implications as admissions letters go out.
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Mason Wizards of Fairfax Rise in NCAA Narrative
George Mason University, growing into the largest four year public school in Virginia, gains exposure as its Fairfax campus near Washington competes in the NCAA. players Folarin Campbell Tony Skinn and Lamar Butler lead a squeeze on top seeds as Mason battles Wichita State and Washington in regional semifinals.
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Paris leads Sooners past BYU in NCAA second round
Courtney Paris scores 30 points and 15 rebounds to lift Oklahoma over Brigham Young 86 70 in the NCAA Tournament second round. The 6 4 freshman notches her 27th straight double double as OU advances to the San Antonio Regional semifinals to face Stanford.
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No. 7 Oklahoma TAKES DOWN No. 22 BYU 86 70
Oklahoma guard C Paris led with 30 points on 12-16 shooting and 6-8 free throws as No. 7 Oklahoma defeated No. 22 BYU 86-70. BYU received 16 assists from Gillespie and 39 rebounds, while Oklahoma connected on 16 of 22 free throws and compiled 21 assists led by Brown.
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Baylor Cruises Past New Mexico in Albuquerque Regional
Baylor, the defending champion, defeated 11th-seeded New Mexico 87-67 to advance to the regional sweet sixteen. Sophia Young scored 15 second-half points and grabbed 13 rebounds, while Jordan Davis added 12 points. New Mexico’s Jana Francis was held to two points in her farewell game.
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Tar Heels Cruise Past Vanderbilt In NCAA Second Round
North Carolina defeated Vanderbilt 89-70 to advance to the regional semifinals for the 10th time in 12 NCAA appearances. Ivory Latta led with 27 points as UNC, seeded No. 1, neutralized the home crowd in Nashville Memorial Gym. The Tar Heels (31-1) will face Purdue or UCLA in Cleveland. Vanderbilt (21-11) saw its 15 game home NCAA winning streak end.
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Spartans outlast Kentucky to reach NCAA Sweet 16
Michigan State survives a late drought and a Kentucky push to win 67 63 in Rosemont. Aisha Jefferson led MSU with 16 points, Victoria Lucas-Perry added 13, and Carly Ormerod drilled a late three for Kentucky. The Spartans advance to face Duke or Southern California in Bridgeport.
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