11.   The matchup has both crews excited.

12.   The other three quarterfinal matchups have Mercyhurst against West Virginia Wesleyan, Grand Canyon against Seattle Pacific and Lynn against Tampa.

13.   Whatever, as Dole is wont to orate, the matchup has its contrasts.

14.   Another intriguing matchup Wednesday has Pescara, the only Serie B club left in the competition, hosting Fiorentina.

15.   Even if it was between two also-rans, though, the matchup would have an edge to it.

16.   Juventus is at Roma Sunday night, and another intriguing matchup has AC Milan hosting Lazio of Rome in one of three games Saturday.

17.   Over the years, these two matchups have had a direct impact on which teams play for the national title.

18.   The matchups had Austria, which has never beaten the United States in seven previous Fed Cup meetings, feeling good about its chances.

19.   The most intriguing matchup has Fiorentina, fourth a year ago and poised to contend, hosting Vicenza on Sunday.

20.   The NFC matchup has Minnesota, which appeared to be in a rebuilding mode when the season began, at the New York Giants.