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Needing just one more out to advance in the College World Series, Virginia surrenders a game-tying, two-run home run in the bottom of the ninth to Brett Eibner, above, before later succumbing to Arkansas in 12 innings, 4-3. (Ted Kirk - AP)

College World Series

A 4-3 loss to Arkansas in 12 innings on Wednesday was a painful blow to Virginia, but better days are likely on the horizon for the Cavaliers.


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