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UVI Buccaneers Make History Against NCAA Division I North Florida

University of the Virgin Islands men's basketball team competes against NCAA Division I opponent for the first time, falling 86-74 in exhibition.

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The University of the Virgin Islands men's basketball team reached a milestone Wednesday night, taking on NCAA Division I opponent North Florida in an exhibition game that marked the first time the program has faced a Division I team.

The Buccaneers fell 86-74 in the matchup, but the result was secondary to the historic nature of the competition itself. The game represented a significant step forward for UVI basketball on the national stage.

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