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West Virginia Eliminates Arizona

Mountaineers hit 11 3-pointer to cruise past Wildcats

By Mitch Pritchard, Newser User

Posted Mar 21, 2008 12:13 AM CDT

(Newser) – The NCAA Tournament selection committee gave Arizona its nation's-best 24th straight trip to the Big Dance. Last night, West Virginia made sure the Wildcats lost in the first round for the 10th time during that streak with a 75-65 win, reports the Associated Press. The... Read full story »

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Mountaineers hit 11 3-pointer to cruise past Wildcats

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