George Mason advanced to the NCAA tournament for the first time, defeating Saint Joseph's 73-58 in the title game of the Atlantic 10 tournament on Sunday.

In a season of firsts, the George Mason women’s basketball team marked its biggest milestones yet with one jubilant win Sunday. By defeating St. Joseph’s, 73-58, the Patriots won the Atlantic 10 tournament for the first time and booked the program’s first trip to the NCAA tournament.

From the outset, George Mason exhibited exceptional poise and determination. Senior guard Paula Suárez delivered a dominating performance, leading all scorers with 23 points. Redshirt sophomore forward Zahirah Walton added 19 points and eight rebounds, while sophomore guard Kennedy Harris added 11 points to the Patriots’ tally. ​

George Mason made college baseball history on March 4, breaking the NCAA record for runs in one inning with 23. NCAA.com's Michella Chester dives into how the Patriots did it.

The George Mason Patriots made college baseball history on Tuesday by scoring an NCAA-record 23 runs in one inning during their 26-6 victory over Holy Cross. That is a mind-boggling feat. What’s just as amazing is how the Patriots did it.

Paula Suarez scored 23 points, Zahirah Walton added 19, and second-seeded George Mason advanced to the NCAA Tournament for the first time, defeating No. 4-seed Saint Joseph’s 73-58 in the title game of the Atlantic 10 Tournament.