George Mason's latest shock: defeating No. 1 seed UConn.(college basketball)

From: Philadelphia Inquirer (Philadelphia, PA) | Date: March 26, 2006| Author: Tatum, Kevin | Copyright information

Byline: Kevin Tatum

WASHINGTON _ The gray-suited security workers marshaled their forces in anticipation of a storming of the court at the Verizon Center on Sunday.

The thousands upon thousands of George Mason faithful in attendance watched as their underdog Patriots finished off top-seeded Connecticut, 86-84, in overtime of an NCAA tournament Elite Eight contest.

When the final horn sounded, their supporters did erupt, but they settled for celebra...

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