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Due to COVID-related reasons, the Virginia Cavaliers will be unable to face off against the Villanova Wildcats. According to CBS Sports’ Matt Norlander, the Wildcats are moving on and looking for a new team to play.
Can confirm this.
— Matt Norlander (@MattNorlander) December 15, 2020
Virginia is out. The search is on to get Villanova a team to replace UVA, according to a source. UVA has been on COVID pause as of late; intention was to return in time to play this game, but the Cavs will not be able to swing that. https://t.co/b71S8H08sw
Who should the Wildcats fill the gap with? Let us know what you think in the comments section.
In the meantime, “the news:”
Villanova Basketball
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NBA Wildcats
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College Basketball
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