The victory provided just enough fodder for that kind of optimism.

A victory could provide as much as $125 million in back pay to the drivers.

The association said its victory had provided "justice" for pensioners.

But Brown's point is well taken: a victory now could provide precious momentum for the rest of the season.

These victories, however, did not provide enough for him to earn a living.

Even a military victory would not provide a political solution.

But a victory over a team that had beaten them in two of the previous three games would have provided a needed jolt.

With so many players at new positions, a season-opening victory could provide big benefits.

The victory provided an upbeat start to the second half of the season.

The victory also provided a birthday present for Auriemma, who turned 41 today.