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Minnesota takes 14-point lead early, then puts away Notre Dame with 3-pointers

Associated Press

Sunday, March 22, 2009

SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- Notre Dame's home-court advantage was no match for Minnesota's fast start and strong finish. The Gophers started the game by making 11 of 13 shots and opened a 14-point first-half lead, then used timely 3-point shooting in the second half to hold off Notre Dame 79-71 on Sunday in the first round of the NCAA tournament. Emily Fox scored 23 points and Katie Ohm added 15 points, including a pair of 3-pointers 33 seconds apart when Notre Dame cut the lead to two points. "She ...

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