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Paul Jones

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noun

  1. an old-time dance in which partners are exchanged

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of Paul Jones

C19: named after John Paul Jones

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That lack of production was in stark contrast to the teams’ first meeting, when the Cavaliers managed 42 in a 69-62 overtime victory at John Paul Jones Arena.

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Virginia outlasted the Blue Devils in overtime, 69-62, during their regular season meeting Feb. 11 at John Paul Jones Arena.

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Either one or both attended every game this season at John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville.

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Louisville shot 43.5 percent, but only 33.3 percent during the first half, as it lost to the Cavaliers for the 16th time in 17 meetings and dropped to 0-8 at John Paul Jones Arena.

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During a pregame ceremony on senior day, Virginia recognized five players — most notably starters Gardner, Franklin and Ben Vander Plas — appearing in their last game at John Paul Jones Arena.

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