Notre Dame, Villanova set to play college basketball game in Rome
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Notre Dame and Villanova men's and women's basketball teams will play in Rome, Italy on Nov. 1 in the Eternal City Tip-Off. The game marks the first time college basketball teams will play abroad in a regular-season matchup.
The University of Notre Dame and Villanova University men's and women's basketball teams will face off in Rome, Italy on November 1. The event, dubbed the Eternal City Tip-Off, is the first regular-season college basketball game to be played abroad. The matchup pits two Catholic institutions against each other, with the Vatican nearby. The game is expected to draw significant attention, with speculation that Pope Francis' predecessor's connection to Villanova may bring high-profile attendees. The teams will compete in a regular-season game, marking a new era for college basketball's global presence.
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