A close loss would be a moral victory heading into the season's homestretch.
A close loss to the Boston Celtics ruined the Dubs' 54-game winning streak at home.
Frank Robinson was sitting in his clubhouse office several days ago, mulling yet another close loss.
This season, despite a close loss to Texas A&M, only reinforced that notion.
To them, a close win and a blowout are more similar than a close win and a close loss.
The Knicks may actually have a chance at true redemption — not a close loss, but a win.
"Same story, different day," said Lundqvist, who made 20 saves, after another close loss by the Rangers.
Another day, while addressing the team after a close loss to Jacksonville, he broke down in tears.
This was a humbling defeat for St . Johns, which opened the season with a last-second victory over Kentucky and a close loss to Kansas.
Thomas rushed for 228 yards and 2 touchdowns to help the Wolverines (3-1, 1-0 Big Ten) avoid a repeat of last week's close loss at U.C.L.A.
The common wisdom is that Weis got the contract on the strength a 5-2 record and Notre Dame's close loss to a great U.S.C. team.
