U-Va. and VCU a meeting of top defenses
Saturday’s game between the Cavaliers and Rams will likely hinge on their markedly different defenses.
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U-Va. and VCU a meeting of top defenses
Saturday’s game between the Cavaliers and Rams will likely hinge on their markedly different defenses.
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Cavaliers poised against a familiar foe
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No. 7 Virginia is too much for Terps
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GMU can’t close vs. ODU
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Terps women are no match for No. 2 Irish
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Howard County girls preview
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Watford will transfer from U-Va.
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This rise takes some grounding
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Georgetown basketball offers ‘student-for-a-day’ ticket package
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