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1988

The Miami Heat won their first game in

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With a 110-94 loss to Utah at the

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Jerry Sloan was named head coach of the

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1988 Heisman winner Barry Sanders

December 8, 1988 25

Nov. 12, 1988: The first Division II Women’s Soccer Championship is conducted at Barry.

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Historic Streak Broken: O’Brien’s 211 Interception-Free Attempts Come to an End

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Historic Move: Cardinals’ First Phoenix Game Ends in Dallas Upset

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March 11-12, 1988: Abilene Christian and Saint Augustine’s tie for the 1988 team crown in the Division II Men’s Indoor Track and Field Championships, marking the first of 13 team titles through 2011 for Abilene Christian and the second of 13 titles through 2014 for Saint Augustine’s. Abilene Christian’s women also win the first of 12 team titles extending through 2000.

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March 11-12, 1988: Christopher Newport wins the first of six Division III Women’s Indoor Track Championships team titles between 1988 and 1998 under coach Vince Brown.

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Berlin Olympics Sets Record

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