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Will LeBron live up to MJ hype?

By Paul Crane | February 12, 2003

While the month of February usually has been considered a lull in the sports year -- a time for enthusiasts to recover from the Super Bowl and prepare for the onset of March Madness -- February 2003 has provided considerable debate and discussion centering on two basketball players -- Michael Jordan and LeBron James. The saga and success of James has been well documented, especially the most recent newsworthy controversy involving his suspension and subsequent reinstatement.

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Virginia tourney hopes disappear

By Sean McLernon | February 11, 2003

Thump, thump, thump.It was a noise heard loud and clear last night in Durham.It wasn't just the sound of the Cameron crazies stomping their feet, nor was it merely the sound of Virginia forward Anna Crosswhite hitting the floor to draw a charge (although she did draw three in the second half).It was instead the sound of Virginia's hopes of making a 20th straight NCAA tournament appearance fall to the floor of Cameron Indoor Stadium. Last night's embarrassing 75-48 loss dropped the Cavaliers to 4-7 in the ACC and 10-12 overall, as well as depleting the talented but youthful Cavaliers' chances of gaining a birth to the NCAA tournament.

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Sports in Brief

By Cavalier Daily Staff | February 10, 2003

The Cavaliers swept a pair of matches in Philadelphia this weekend when Virginia did not lose a single point en route to a pair of 7-0 drubbings over the University of Pennsylvania and St.

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Virginia edges Wolfpack in nail-biting win

By J.D. Moss | February 10, 2003

Virginia held N.C. State scoreless over the last two minutes, 56 seconds, and Wolfpack forward Julius Hodge saw a last-second three-pointer rim out as the Cavaliers stayed undefeated at home with a 61-58 win. Coming off an upset 86-78 victory over eighth-ranked Maryland, the Cavaliers (14-7, 5-4 ACC) rallied from a nine-point second half deficit thanks to a strong defensive effort. On the game's final possession, N.C.

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Cavs savor sweet win over Deacons

By Bart Isley | February 7, 2003

During a game that quickly turned into a rout in the second half, sophomore Brandi Teamer lead the Cavaliers in a sweet victory over Wake Forest 64-44 at U-Hall last night. Teamer finished with 23 points to lead Virginia (10-11, 4-6 ACC) in scoring, pulling down 8 rebounds in the process.

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Retaliation and Redemption

By Sean McLernon | February 7, 2003

It's more than just a win streak.It's more than just a couple ACC victories.In the words of sophomore guard Cherrise Graham, it's "retaliation week." The Virginia women's basketball team opened their ACC season with two road losses to conference lightweights Clemson and Wake Forest.

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Cavaliers hope to outshine Terrapins

By Melissa Silverman | February 7, 2003

Competition between Virginia and Maryland is not limited to the hardwood this week. The Terrapin men's and women's swimming and diving teams will come to Charlottesville to take on the Cavaliers at the Aquatic and Fitness Center this Saturday.

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