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Presbyterian outlasts shorthanded Longwood, 71-67
Presbyterian forwards DeSean Murray and William Truss took advantage of Longwood center Lotanna Nwogbo’s absence and both recorded double-doubles to lead the Blue Hose to a 71-67 win over Longwood Wednesday evening in Willett Hall.

Fishburne Military School varsity basketball drops third straight
The Fishburne Military School varsity basketball team suffered its third straight loss on Thursday, losing in overtime to Stuart Hall.

Potomac Nationals clubhouse manager called up to Triple-A
The Potomac Nationals have announced the contract of team Clubhouse Manager,Jeremy Delewski has been purchased by the Syracuse Chiefs, the Washington Nationals’ Triple-A International League affiliate.
UNC wide receiver T.J. Thorpe transfers to UVA, eligible immediately
Wide receiver and kick return specialist T.J. Thorpe (Durham, N.C.) has announced he will transfer to UVA for his final year of football eligibility.

Balanced offense leads George Mason past La Salle, 70-62
Behind four players each with 13 points, the George Mason men’s basketball team opened Atlantic 10 Conference play with a 70-62 victory over La Salle Saturday night in the Patriot Center.

Holiday traditions of the VMI Keydets
With Christmas now upon us, VMI Associate Athletic Communications Director Brad Salois caught up with a handful of Keydets to get their thoughts on favorite holiday traditions that they share with those around them.
Press Conference: Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III
Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III talks with reporters after the Redskins’ 27-24 win over the Philadelphia Eagles on Saturday.
Press Conference: Washington Redskins coach Jay Gruden
Washington Redskins coach Jay Gruden talks with reporters on Wednesday. The Redskins (3-11) host the Philadelphia Eagles (9-5) on Saturday.

Fishburne varsity basketball falls to North Cross
The defending VIC Division II champions played as they should at home on Monday night, topping Fishburne’s Caissons 70-59.

Fishburne varsity basketball falls to Covenant
The Fishburne varsity basketball team suffered its first loss of the season last night in Charlottesville, falling to Covenant 58-55 in overtime.
I Can’t Breathe: It’s time an athlete stood for something
For the past couple of decades, athletes followed in the tradition of Michael Jordan, who made his mint off the court by famously avoiding any kind of brand controversy.

VMI rally falls short at Mercer, 90-81
The Mercer Bears closed out the game on a 12-3 run, propelling themselves to a 90-81 victory over the VMI Keydets in Southern Conference basketball action Saturday in Macon, Ga.

VMI opens Southern Conference play with 88-66 win at Samford
The VMI Keydets used a 6-0 run to pull away, and then distanced themselves by outscoring the Samford Bulldogs 15-1 at the free throw line in the second half en route to an 88-66 win Thursday night.
Press Conference: Washington Redskins quarterback Colt McCoy
Washington Redskins quarterback Colt McCoy talks with reporters on Wednesday. The Redskins (3-9) host the St. Louis Rams (5-7) on Sunday.
Press Conference: Washington Redskins coach Jay Gruden
Washington Redskins coach Jay Gruden talks with reporters on Friday. The Redskins (3-8) play the Indianapolis Colts (7-4) on Sunday.
Press Conference: Washington Redskins coach Jay Gruden
Washington Redskins coach Jay Gruden talks with reporters on Thursday. The Redskins (3-8) play the Indianapolis Colts (7-4) on Sunday.
Redskins re-sign Chase Minnifield to active roster
The Washington Redskins announced today that they signed UVA alum Chase Minnifield from the practice squad to their active roster.

George Mason basketball loses again in Puerto Rico
Junior Shevon Thompson set a single-game Puerto Rico Tip-Off record Friday night pulling down 19 rebounds in George Mason’s loss to New Mexico.

Fishburne basketball routs Grace Christian, 65-31
The Fishburne Military School varsity basketball team traveled to Staunton for a contest against the Warriors of Grace Christian School on Tuesday night and returned to Waynesboro with a 65-31 win.

VMI basketball sets records in win over Johnson University
The VMI Keydets put six players in double figures and set a school record for margin of victory, en route to a 124-42 win over the Johnson University Royals Tuesday.

Norfolk State basketball preview: Spartans are unknown entity
Although the Norfolk State men’s basketball team, from an outside perspective, may have a significant amount of concern, the coaching staff is confident there will be little to no drop-off after losing the winningest senior class in Division I history.