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UT Relieved to Beat American

Volunteers pull away late from determined Eagles

By Mitch Pritchard, Newser User

Posted Mar 21, 2008 2:54 PM CDT

(Newser) – American University didn't back down from No. 2 seed Tennessee today, but in the end talent overcame courage and the Volunteers pulled out a 72-57 win in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, reports the Washington Post. The Eagles were within a point with... Read full story »

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