rematch

noun

re·match ˈrē-ˌmach

(ˌ)rē-ˈmach

: a second match between the same contestants or teams

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web The game will be a rematch of last year’s first-round matchup in the NCAA tournament, won by the Broncos, 2-1, in overtime.

Andrew Mahoney, BostonGlobe.com, 24 Nov. 2022 While there won’t be a rematch in Portland, the two programs should be among the favorites to capture titles in each bracket.

Scott Sepich For The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive, 22 Nov. 2022 This is a rematch of Andrean’s 21-9 win over Evansville Mater Dei in last year’s state championship.

The Indianapolis Star, 22 Nov. 2022 Athlon’s Lassan matches South Alabama with Bowling Green, which would be a rematch of the 2014 Camellia Bowl.

Creg Stephenson | Cstephenson@al.com, al, 22 Nov. 2022 The game was a rematch of the team's double-OT thriller in the Elite Eight of last season's NCAA Tournament that was played down Interstate 95 in Bridgeport, Connecticut.

Doug Feinberg, ajc, 20 Nov. 2022 Ohio State would be a rematch of last season, Michigan would be a chance to pepper Jim Harbaugh with all sorts of questions for a week.

Josh Newman, The Salt Lake Tribune, 17 Nov. 2022 The race was a rematch of the 2020 general election, when Levin bested Maryott by 6 percentage points.

San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Nov. 2022 Ursuline's matchup with Bishop Watterson was a rematch of their first game of the season Aug. 20, a four-set victory.

Scott Springer, The Enquirer, 12 Nov. 2022 See More

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