The victory also assured the Saints of their second straight winning season, the only two in the team's history.
The victory also assured that the Braves would not assume overwhelming command of the series.
The victory assured them of winning their eighth straight series, something they had not done since 1979.
Then, two Giants victories in their final three games would most likely assure a playoff berth.
A victory by Vermont would almost assure an at-large bid.
The victory assured Australia's progression to the quarter final stage of the tournament.
Tennessee was not the first team to falter when victory would have assured it a chance to play for the championship.
It also showed that even a spectacularly successful military victory cannot assure future peace.
The victory also assured the future of the California wine industry, which had fallen upon hard times.
In this sense the complete victory of socialism is fully and absolutely assured.
