Texas A&M’s Manny Obaseki celebrates after scoring a layup in opposition to Nebraska within the first half of Friday’s NCAA Event first-round recreation in Memphis, Tenn.
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Seated squarely between assistant coaches Nate Loenser and Adam Howard, Keisei Tominaga buried his face in a white March Insanity-branded towel to cover the tears.
With 4 minutes left in Nebraska’s recreation in opposition to Texas A&M, Nebraska’s beloved Japanese guard knew that not even he might repair this.
His Huskers have labored their magic many occasions earlier than, however this was insurmountable. Tominaga, with three minutes left, briefly checked again in. When he checked out for the ultimate time a minute later, he walked over to embrace coach Fred Hoiberg — not holding his emotion again.
To him, this chance meant the world — doubtlessly being the primary Nebraska workforce to win an NCAA Event recreation.
However it didn’t come to cross, as Texas A&M shot lights out to blow previous Nebraska 98-83.
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A few of my takeaways from Nebraska’s first-round loss within the NCAA Event.
WHAT I LOATHED
No reply for Wade Taylor IV
Texas A&M’s Wade Taylor IV is the actual deal, and he made straightforward work of Nebraska’s protection early within the recreation. The junior guard out of Dallas had 17 factors at halftime and began the sport taking pictures an excellent 5-of-5 from 3-point land.
By the sport’s finish, the 6-footer paced all scorers with 25 factors on an insane clip of 8-of-14 with 7-of-10 from outdoors the arc. That’s a bananas ranges of effectivity.
No reply for Manny Obaseki
Manny Obaseki, a 6-foot-4 guard, received scorching from outdoors, too.
He had a whopping 19 factors within the first half — draining 3-of-4 from outdoors the arc and attending to the paint lots, too.
Obaseki was proper behind Taylor in manufacturing, scoring 22 factors on 8-of-17 from the ground and 3-of-5 from deep.
No reply for Tyrece Radford
The graduate pupil out of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, was a drive on Friday.
Twenty factors. Ten rebounds. 5 assists.
Three-point protection
Taylor and Obaseki have been liable for most of Texas A&M’s scoring from outdoors the arc, however some extent must be made about how lackluster Nebraska’s protection was on the 3-ball — particularly figuring out simply how unhealthy the Aggies have been from deep all season.
Texas A&M shot 13-of-23 on 3-pointers on Friday — a mark that’s simply a season-high for them.
Rebounding
Nebraska knew stepping into that Texas A&M was going to be bodily on the glass. The Aggies lived as much as their repute on Friday.
Texas A&M outrebounded Nebraska 40-28, with 14 of these rebounds for A&M approaching the offensive glass. Of Texas A&M’s 98 factors, 16 of them have been second possibilities.
Chilly finish of the primary half
Nebraska couldn’t purchase a bucket within the final eight minutes of the primary half — making simply one in every of their final 13 pictures and lacking their final six makes an attempt over the half’s ultimate 5 minutes to complete the primary body.
Texas A&M’s largest lead of the primary half was 16 factors, and the Aggies led by 14 at halftime.
WHAT I LIKED
Tominaga
In his ultimate recreation as a Husker, Tominaga scored 21 factors on 7-of-17 taking pictures with 5-of-11 from behind the arc.
He additionally added two rebounds, an help and his second technical foul of the season after he talked some smack after he had a shot block early within the second half.
Josiah Allick
Lincoln’s personal Josiah Allick was doing all the things he might to maintain Nebraska in it, posting a double-double with 14 factors and 11 rebounds.
In his ultimate recreation as a Husker, he did what he might.
Watching him be moved to tears after he checked out for the ultimate time as a Husker was gutting.
WHAT I LOVED
Brice Williams
For a second, it regarded like issues took a flip for the more severe for Brice Williams within the first half — as he left the sport with an obvious ankle tweak.
He got here again in and helped lead Nebraska. Fourteen of Williams’ 24 factors got here within the first half.
It wasn’t simply offense that Williams introduced. He was liable for 4 rebounds and 4 assists.
Nebraska fan illustration
The primary half of the primary half in FedexForum was not like something I’d ever witnessed. It was like Pinnacle Financial institution Area South.
Seeing Nebraska followers swarm Beale Avenue was unbelievable.
Y’all knew what a historic alternative this was, and y’all made it a precedence.
Nebraska didn’t come away with the victory, however the robust assist was famous.
Photographs: Nebraska males vs. Texas A&M in NCAA Event, March 22
Nebraska’s Keisei Tominaga (30) holds again tears as he holds a towel to his eyes within the ultimate three minutes of the second half throughout of an NCAA Event first-round recreation on Friday, March 22, 2024, at FedEx Discussion board in Memphis, Tenn.
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Nebraska’s Josiah Allick (53) takes a second on the ground because the clock winds all the way down to the ultimate minute within the second half in a NCAA Event first-round recreation on Friday, March 22, 2024, at FedEx Discussion board in Memphis, Tenn.
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Nebraska fan Seth Backhuss reacts to the rating within the final three minutes of the second half throughout of an NCAA Event first-round recreation on Friday, March 22, 2024, at FedEx Discussion board in Memphis, Tenn.
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Nebraska’s Josiah Allick (53) hugs head coach Fred Hoiberg on the finish of the NCAA Event first-round loss to Texas A&M on Friday in Memphis, Tenn.
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Nebraska’s Josiah Allick (53) and Texas A&M’s Wildens Leveque (10) battle for management of the ball within the first half of an NCAA Event first-round recreation on Friday, March 22, 2024, at FedEx Discussion board in Memphis, Tenn.
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Nebraska’s Josiah Allick (53) catches a lob and makes an attempt to dunk the ball within the second half in opposition to Texas A&M throughout an NCAA Event first-round recreation on Friday, March 22, 2024, at FedEx Discussion board in Memphis, Tenn.
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Nebraska head coach Fred Hoiberg calls a play within the first half throughout an NCAA Event first-round recreation on Friday, March 22, 2024, at FedEx Discussion board in Memphis, Tenn.
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Nebraska’s Josiah Allick (53) embraces Nebraska’s Keisei Tominaga (30), who sheds a tear, within the ultimate minutes of the second half of an NCAA Event first-round recreation on Friday, March 22, 2024, at FedEx Discussion board in Memphis, Tenn.
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Texas A&M’s Solomon Washington (backside) takes a cost from Nebraska’s Juwan Gary as his teammate Wade Taylor guards the lane within the second half throughout an NCAA Event first-round recreation on Friday, March 22, 2024, at FedEx Discussion board in Memphis, Tenn.
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Texas A&M’s Henry Coleman (15) reacts after scoring and being fouled within the second half throughout an NCAA Event first-round recreation on Friday, March 22, 2024, at FedEx Discussion board in Memphis, Tenn.
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Nebraska fan Travis Traman watches the Huskers play within the second half throughout an NCAA Event first-round recreation on Friday, March 22, 2024, at FedEx Discussion board in Memphis, Tenn.
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Nebraska’s Rienk Mast (51) packing containers out Texas A&M’s Solomon Washington (13), and Tyrece Radford (23) within the second half throughout an NCAA Event first-round recreation on Friday, March 22, 2024, at FedEx Discussion board in Memphis, Tenn.
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Nebraska’s Keisei Tominaga (30) waits to be launched earlier than an NCAA Event first-round recreation on Friday, March 22, 2024, at FedEx Discussion board in Memphis, Tenn.
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Nebraska head coach Fred Hoiberg calls a participant from the bench to play within the first half throughout an NCAA Event first-round recreation on Friday, March 22, 2024, at FedEx Discussion board in Memphis, Tenn.
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Nebraska’s Juwan Gary (4) fouls Texas A&M’s Solomon Washington (13) within the first half throughout an NCAA Event first-round recreation on Friday, March 22, 2024, at FedEx Discussion board in Memphis, Tenn.
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Nebraska’s Rienk Mast (51) and Texas A&M’s Andersson Garcia (11) vie after a unfastened ball within the first half throughout an NCAA Event first-round recreation on Friday, March 22, 2024, at FedEx Discussion board in Memphis, Tenn.
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A layup try by Texas A&M’s Manny Obaseki (35) is tipped by Nebraska’s Brice Williams (3) within the second half throughout an NCAA Event first-round recreation on Friday, March 22, 2024, at FedEx Discussion board in Memphis, Tenn.
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Texas A&M’s Henry Coleman (15) celebrates after scoring a layup in opposition to Nebraska throughout an NCAA Event first-round recreation on Friday, March 22, 2024, at FedEx Discussion board in Memphis, Tenn.
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Nebraska’s Keisei Tominaga (30) and Jamarques Lawrence (10) communicate throughout free-throws by their teammate within the second half of an NCAA Event first-round recreation on Friday, March 22, 2024, at FedEx Discussion board in Memphis, Tenn.
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Nebraska’s Jamarques Lawrence (10) reacts after a foul cross within the second half throughout an NCAA Event first-round recreation on Friday, March 22, 2024, at FedEx Discussion board in Memphis, Tenn.
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Texas A&M’s Hayden Hefner (2) and Jace Carter (0) lure Nebraska’s Rienk Mast (51) within the second half throughout an NCAA Event first-round recreation on Friday, March 22, 2024, at FedEx Discussion board in Memphis, Tenn.
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Texas A&M’s Solomon Washington (13) celebrates by protruding his tongue after scoring within the second half throughout an NCAA Event first-round recreation on Friday, March 22, 2024, at FedEx Discussion board in Memphis, Tenn.
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Nebraska’s Keisei Tominaga (30) celebrates after scoring three-points within the second half throughout an NCAA Event first-round recreation on Friday, March 22, 2024, at FedEx Discussion board in Memphis, Tenn.
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Nebraska’s Juwan Gary (4) reacts after a name in opposition to the Huskers throughout an NCAA Event first-round recreation on Friday, March 22, 2024, at FedEx Discussion board in Memphis, Tenn.
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Nebraska’s Rienk Mast (51) makes an attempt to dam a layup by Texas A&M’s Manny Obaseki (35) throughout an NCAA Event first-round recreation on Friday in Memphis, Tenn.
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Texas A&M’s Manny Obaseki (35) scores a layup whereas defended by Nebraska’s Rienk Mast (51) within the first half throughout an NCAA Event first-round recreation on Friday, March 22, 2024, at FedEx Discussion board in Memphis, Tenn.
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Nebraska’s Keisei Tominaga (30) tries to dam a shot made by Texas A&M’s Manny Obaseki (35) within the first half throughout an NCAA Event first-round recreation on Friday, March 22, 2024, at FedEx Discussion board in Memphis, Tenn.
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Texas A&M’s Tyrece Radford (23) defends a shot try by Nebraska’s Keisei Tominaga (30) within the first half throughout an NCAA Event first-round recreation on Friday, March 22, 2024, at FedEx Discussion board in Memphis, Tenn.
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Texas A&M’s Manny Obaseki (35) celebrates after socring a 3 over Nebraska within the first half throughout an NCAA Event first-round recreation on Friday, March 22, 2024, at FedEx Discussion board in Memphis, Tenn.
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Texas A&M’s Manny Obaseki (35) dives for a unfastened ball within the first half throughout an NCAA Event first-round recreation on Friday, March 22, 2024, at FedEx Discussion board in Memphis, Tenn.
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Texas A&M’s Henry Coleman (15) and Manny Obaseki (35) guard Nebraska’s Keisei Tominaga (30) as he places up a shot within the first half throughout an NCAA Event first-round recreation on Friday, March 22, 2024, at FedEx Discussion board in Memphis, Tenn.
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Nebraska’s Rienk Mast (51) and Juwan Gary (4) guard Texas A&M’s Henry Coleman (15) as he scores within the first half throughout an NCAA Event first-round recreation on Friday, March 22, 2024, at FedEx Discussion board in Memphis, Tenn.
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Nebraska’s Brice Williams (3) defends Texas A&M’s Tyrece Radford (23) within the first half throughout an NCAA Event first-round recreation on Friday, March 22, 2024, at FedEx Discussion board in Memphis, Tenn.
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Nebraska’s Jamarques Lawrence (10) makes an attempt to dam Texas A&M’s Manny Obaseki (35) as he scores a layup within the first half throughout an NCAA Event first-round recreation on Friday, March 22, 2024, at FedEx Discussion board in Memphis, Tenn.
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Nebraska’s Josiah Allick (53) places up a shot over Texas A&M’s Manny Obaseki (35) and Henry Coleman (15) within the first half throughout an NCAA Event first-round recreation on Friday, March 22, 2024, at FedEx Discussion board in Memphis, Tenn.
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Nebraska’s Sam Hoiberg (1) makes an attempt to dam a shot by Texas A&M’s Wade Taylor IV (4) within the first half throughout an NCAA Event first-round recreation on Friday, March 22, 2024, at FedEx Discussion board in Memphis, Tenn.
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UNL Band Tenor Saxophonist Matt DeLong cheers for the Huskers as they warmup throughout an NCAA Event first-round recreation on Friday, March 22, 2024, at FedEx Discussion board in Memphis, Tenn.
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Nebraska’s Josiah Allick solutions questions from reporters after their loss to Texas A&M in a NCAA Event first-round recreation on Friday, March 22, 2024, at FedEx Discussion board in Memphis, Tenn.
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Nebraska head soccer coach Matt Rhule is seen within the crowd throughout an NCAA Event first-round recreation on Friday, March 22, 2024, at FedEx Discussion board in Memphis, Tenn.
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Nebraska head coach Fred Hoiberg solutions questions from reporters after a NCAA Event first-round recreation on Friday, March 22, 2024, at FedEx Discussion board in Memphis, Tenn.
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Nebraska head coach Fred Hoiberg talks along with his gamers in a huddle throughout an NCAA Event first-round recreation on Friday, March 22, 2024, at FedEx Discussion board in Memphis, Tenn.
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Husker followers cheer as Nebraska takes the ground throughout an NCAA Event first-round recreation on Friday, March 22, 2024, at FedEx Discussion board in Memphis, Tenn.
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Nebraska’s Keisei Tominaga (30) sheds a tear because the clock winds down within the second half of an NCAA Event first-round recreation on Friday, March 22, 2024, at FedEx Discussion board in Memphis, Tenn.
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A Nebraska fan bows their head within the first half in opposition to Texas A&M throughout an NCAA Event first-round recreation on Friday, March 22, 2024, at FedEx Discussion board in Memphis, Tenn.
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Nebraska head coach Fred Hoiberg walks the sideline within the second half throughout an NCAA Event first-round recreation on Friday, March 22, 2024, at FedEx Discussion board in Memphis, Tenn.
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Nebraska followers Tim Weller and Seth Backhuss (from left) react to the rating within the final three minutes of the second half of an NCAA Event first-round recreation on Friday, March 22, 2024, at FedEx Discussion board in Memphis, Tenn.
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Nebraska’s Josiah Allick (53) wipes tears from his eyes as he walks again to the bench ion the ultimate minute of play of an NCAA Event first-round recreation on Friday, March 22, 2024, at FedEx Discussion board in Memphis, Tenn.
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Texas A&M’s Solomon Washington (13) scores a layup previous Nebraska’s Josiah Allick (53) and Nebraska’s Rienk Mast (proper) within the first half of an NCAA Event first-round recreation on Friday, March 22, 2024, at FedEx Discussion board in Memphis, Tenn.
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Texas A&M’s Manny Obaseki (35) celebrates after scoring a three-point shot within the first half of an NCAA Event first-round recreation on Friday, March 22, 2024, at FedEx Discussion board in Memphis, Tenn.
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Nebraska’s Keisei Tominaga (30) reacts after a shot falls brief within the first half of an NCAA Event first-round recreation on Friday, March 22, 2024, at FedEx Discussion board in Memphis, Tenn.
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Nebraska’s Jamarques Lawrence (10) cowl his face with a towel within the first half of an NCAA Event first-round recreation on Friday, March 22, 2024, at FedEx Discussion board in Memphis, Tenn.
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Texas A&M’s Solomon Washington (13) and Nebraska’s Brice Williams (3) vie for a rebound within the first half of an NCAA Event first-round recreation on Friday, March 22, 2024, at FedEx Discussion board in Memphis, Tenn.
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Texas A&M’s Manny Obaseki celebrates after scoring a layup in opposition to Nebraska within the first half of Friday’s NCAA Event first-round recreation in Memphis, Tenn.
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Nebraska’s C.J. Wilcher (0) watches the sport as he takes a break within the first half of an NCAA Event first-round recreation on Friday, March 22, 2024, at FedEx Discussion board in Memphis, Tenn.
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Texas A&M’s Henry Coleman (15), Jace Carter (0) and Nebraska’s Juwan Gary (4) vie after a unfastened ball within the first half throughout of an NCAA Event first-round recreation on Friday, March 22, 2024, at FedEx Discussion board in Memphis, Tenn.
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Nebraska head coach Fred Hoiberg walks again to the bench after arguing a name with an official within the first half of an NCAA Event first-round recreation on Friday, March 22, 2024, at FedEx Discussion board in Memphis, Tenn.
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Texas A&M followers cheer after Wade Taylor IV (4) scores from past the arc within the first half of an NCAA Event first-round recreation on Friday, March 22, 2024, at FedEx Discussion board in Memphis, Tenn.
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Nebraska’s Brice Williams (3) guards Texas A&M’s Henry Coleman (15) as he dunks the ball within the first half of a first-round NCAA Event recreation on Friday at FedEx Discussion board in Memphis, Tenn.
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Nebraska’s Keisei Tominaga (30) celebrates after a three-point shot within the first half of an NCAA Event first-round recreation on Friday, March 22, 2024, at FedEx Discussion board in Memphis, Tenn.
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Nebraska’s Keisei Tominaga (30) celebrates after making a 3-pointer within the first half in opposition to Texas A&M in a first-round NCAA Event recreation on Friday at FedEx Discussion board in Memphis, Tenn.
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Bertilia Ladely, 16-months, from Lincoln, friends out from the patio throughout a Husker Huddle held forward of an NCAA Event first spherical match on Friday, March 22, 2024, at Rum Boogie Café and Blues Membership in Memphis, Tenn.
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Followers enter into the FedEx Discussion board throughout the NCAA Event first spherical matches on Friday, March 22, 2024, at Rum Boogie Café and Blues Membership in Memphis, Tenn.
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Husker followers fill a bit of Beale Avenue forward of an NCAA Event first spherical match on Friday, March 22, 2024, at Rum Boogie Café and Blues Membership in Memphis, Tenn.
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Invoice Unger, Davis Unger, Justin Tomlin and Hayden Tomlin, who’re buddies who drove from Omaha, stroll down Beale Avenue forward of an NCAA Event first spherical match on Friday, March 22, 2024, at Rum Boogie Café and Blues Membership in Memphis, Tenn.
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