VIRGINIA SPORTS-2 04-09Preview: VNN Sports, I’m ____.
The Wizards suffered their third consecutive loss after falling to the Indiana Pacers 104-98 in Indianapolis. Alex Sarr and Justin Champagnie tied for a team-high in scoring with 20 points apiece. Washington remains last in the East and will host the Philadelphia 76ers in its final home game of the season tonight.
The Capitals have locked up the Metropolitan Division. Following the Hurricanes loss to the Sabres the Caps secured their sixth division title and the first since 2020. Washington also holds a nine point lead over the Maple Leafs for the top seed in the Eastern Conference with five games left in the season, and will host the Canes tomorrow night.
The national champs are sitting atop the final college basketball coaches poll. Florida climbed two spots in the rankings after winning the title Monday night. The Gators are followed by Houston, Duke, Auburn, and Tennessee. Alabama, Michigan State, Texas Tech, Maryland and St. John's round out the remainder of the top 10.
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