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University of Dallas basketball team heads to London after $60K travel setback
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· August 15, 2026
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Key takeaway The team's travel plans were initially jeopardized due to a substantial loss of funds.
A local basketball team has overcome a significant financial hurdle to embark on an international trip. The team's travel plans were initially jeopardized due to a substantial loss of funds. The university's men's basketball team departed on Thursday and is scheduled to play a game on Saturday.
A prior payment issue had put the trip in doubt, but the team was able to move forward after a fundraising effort. Further details about the team's trip and the circumstances surrounding the financial setback are available from the University of Dallas.
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Category: schools Published: August 15, 2026 Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Local Reading time: 1 min
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