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Big East Conference Hoya Saxa

Men's Basketball

March 24, 2006

2006 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Regional
Verizon Center, Washington, D.C.
Friday, March 24, 2006

Wichita State vs. George Mason Postgame Tournament Notes

  • With the win, George Mason has reached the Regional Final for the first time in school history.
  • George Mason is the first 11-seed to reach Regional Final since 2001 (Temple)
  • George Mason now leads the all-time series with Wichita State 3-1.
  • George Mason now has 26 wins this season which extends the new school record set this year.
  • George Mason is now 3-3 in the NCAA Tournament all-time (3-0 this tournament).
  • Wichita State is now 6-9 all-time in NCAA Tournament games (2-1 this tournament).
  • The 19 first half points for Wichita State is the second lowest for a George Mason opponent at halftime this season. (12, American 12/5/05)
  • The 19 first half points for Wichita State ties their lowest first half output this season (19, Southern Illinois, 2/4/06)
  • George Mason is only the second team from the Colonial Athletic Association to ever make the Regional Finals. (Navy 1986, lost to Duke 71-50)
  • Will Thomas scored 10 points and added 10 rebounds, recording his 6th career double-double.
  • Folarin Campbell scored a team high 16 points marking the 10th time this season he has tied or lead the team in scoring.
  • Wichita State outrebounded George Mason 43-32. They are now 21-5 when outrebounding their opponent this season.
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