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UMW men's basketball starts its chase for a second straight national title ranked No. 1

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If you bleed blue and gray, the Eagles are back. The University of Mary Washington men's basketball team opened its season Friday against Marywood University, picked No. 1 in the nation by D3hoops.com.

UMW returns 13 players from last year's NCAA Division III national championship team, including All-America guard Kye Robinson. Fredericksburg.com says the top-ranked Eagles embrace the target on their backs.

13players back from last year's national title team

All-America guard Kye Robinson is among them.

Source: Potomac Local News

  • Opponent: Marywood University
  • Event: University of Scranton tournament
  • Tip-off: Friday, Nov. 6, at 7:30 p.m.

“We're not defending a title. We're chasing a second one.”

Marcus Kahn, UMW head coach

UMW opens the season ranked first in the nation

No. 1
national pick by D3hoops.com
7:30 p.m.
tip-off time Friday, Nov. 6, against Marywood University

Source: Potomac Local News

Sources: Potomac Local News, Fredericksburg.com

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