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LIU Blackbirds earn national ranking

The Long Island University Blackbirds are not only leading the Northeast Conference, but the basketball team has now earned a national ranking. The Blackbirds are No. 21 in the latest College Insider

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Jan 25, 2012, 4:33 PM

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LIU Blackbirds earn national ranking
The Long Island University Blackbirds are not only leading the Northeast Conference, but the basketball team has now earned a national ranking.
The Blackbirds are No. 21 in the latest College Insider Mid-Major Top 25 poll thanks to an unblemished 8-0 record in conference play this season, a first in its school's history.
The players are also coming off a nine-game winning streak and a 14-6 overall record.
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