After rare losing seasons, two teams with proud basketball traditions, Virginia and Butler, are rebounding -- literally and figuratively.

When the Cavaliers and Bulldogs play for the Mountain Division title of the Greenbrier Tip-Off, Sunday in White Sulphur Springs, W.Va., it will match teams that rank fifth and sixth nationally in rebounding differential.

Both rode significant edges on the boards in their opening-game victories over major-conference foes on Friday.

In an 83-78 come-from-behind win over previously unbeaten Northwestern, Virginia (5-0) used a 49-25 edge on the glass.

Meanwhile, in its 79-72 wire-to-wire victory over previously undefeated South Carolina, Butler (4-1) milked a 48-29 rebounding advantage.

Gonzaga transfer Michael Ajayi (15 points, 14 rebounds) led the Bul

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