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a boxing matchup that promises to be a sportswriter's dream
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Friday's showdown at Bon Secours Wellness Arena took place five days after UT closed out the regular season with a 72-65 win at Alabama, and the rematch was not that much different than the first matchup.
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Danny Davis, Austin American Statesman, 7 Mar. 2026
Despite the past wins, Miller said Nauset understands the talented team that awaits and is eager for the matchup.
—Jack Murray, Boston Herald, 6 Mar. 2026
On Friday, Venezuela will play host to the Netherlands in a Pool D matchup.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2026
The Knicks changed the matchup not long after, just to give Wembanyama a different look.
—Fred Katz, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
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Danny Davis, Austin American Statesman, 7 Mar. 2026
Despite the past wins, Miller said Nauset understands the talented team that awaits and is eager for the matchup.
—Jack Murray, Boston Herald, 6 Mar. 2026
On Friday, Venezuela will play host to the Netherlands in a Pool D matchup.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2026
The Knicks changed the matchup not long after, just to give Wembanyama a different look.
—Fred Katz, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
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“Matchup.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/matchup. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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