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.
