By Derek_Deis. Published Wednesday, August 25th, 2010

CHENEY, Wash. (AP) -- They're calling it the Dam Cup.

Eastern Washington University and Portland State are starting a sports competition this year that will culminate with the winner being awarded the Dam Cup. It's named for the four hydroelectric dams that link Washington and Oregon as one drives between the two campuses.

The competition includes an Oct. 30 football game at Portland State and men's basketball games on Jan. 8 and Jan. 27. Both teams are in the Big Sky Conference.

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