George Mason Knocks Out the Champion Posted Mar 20, 2006 The Patriots have knocked off two of the game's more storied programs -- Michigan State on Friday night followed by North Carolina on Sunday -- to advance to the round of 16. Sunday's 65-60 victory over defending champion North Carolina -- a school with twice as many national titles, four, as George Mason has tournament victories -- is the biggest athletic accomplishment for the Fairfax commuter school. (Washington Post)