Irish send George Mason to quick exit (AP)

 
Looking for the next George Mason? Sad to say, but it won't be George Mason. America's NCAA darling two years ago was just another first-round underdog this time around -- overmatched and never really in it Thursday night in a 68-50 loss to Notre Dame in the East Regional. Luke Harangody had 18 points and 14 rebounds to lead the fifth-seeded Irish (25-7) to their first tournament victory in five... [link]

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