matchup

/ ˈmætʃʌp /

noun

1. a sports match

Example Sentences

“So I think it’s going to be a good matchup.”

From Los Angeles Times

Carolina has won two in a row by a combined four points but is outclassed in this matchup.

From Los Angeles Times

Reporters in the fuller-than-normal news conference — attendance that signaled an upcoming marquee “Monday Night Football” matchup with the Baltimore Ravens — raised eyebrows at the bold statement.

From Los Angeles Times

A look at why big games have shifted to neutral-site matchups.

From Los Angeles Times

But the coach is hopeful the outbreak hit its peak Tuesday, giving the team plenty of time to recover ahead of Saturday’s rivalry matchup.

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