There won’t be a Cinderella story this year:
DENVER, March 20 — There will be no miracles for George Mason this year, no “Livin’ on a Prayer” blaring its way into a Final Four arena, no Jim Larranaga whistling his team past powerhouses, no impromptu 10,000-fan gatherings at Patriot Center.
The hopes of another magical NCAA tournament ride for George Mason unraveled quickly and harshly Thursday night in a 68-50 loss in the first round to fifth-seeded Notre Dame at Pepsi Center. The 12th-seeded Patriots’ promising return to the tournament became a brief and painful stay, four games shorter than their storied Final Four run in 2006.
Better luck next year guys.
