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  "textContent": "A \"Welcome Home\" celebration was held for the University of Mary Washington’s men’s basketball team this week.\n\nThey’re back in Northern Virginia after winning the school's first-ever national championship\n\nThe crowd on the University of Mary Washington’s campus was full of excitement as the men’s basketball team brought home the NCAA championship trophy.\n\nThe team was proudly wearing their t-shirts and hats that said \"National Champions.\"\n\nA buzzer-beater shot sealed the deal for UMW’s 75-73 win over Emory University on April 5.\n\nIt came down to the wire when Kye Robinson put up a shot that missed, but was saved by his teammate Colin Mitchell's rebound just as the clock ran out.\n\nThe victory was a milestone, marking the first national championship for a Mary Washington men’s team in any sport.\n\nBoth players and fans were excited after the big win.\n\n\"It's incredible, everyone being out here tonight, supporting us through this whole journey,\" player **Colin Mitchell said.**\n\n\"It means everything,\" student athlete Jay Randall said. \"The community is amazing.\"\n\n\"It means a lot to have this support behind our backs, especially in a season like this, and, you know, it just feels great to be back to bring home a National Championship,\" player Owen Pottemburgh added.",
  "title": "University of Mary Washington wins school's first-ever NCAA Championship title"
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