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West Virginia prevails as UConn honors slain teammate

Associated Press

Saturday, October 24, 2009

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. -- Connecticut nearly pulled out a win for Jasper Howard. Noel Devine's 56-yard touchdown run in the closing minutes lifted West Virginia (No. 23 BCS, No. 22 AP) to a 28-24 win over the Huskies on Saturday in the Huskies' first game since the starting cornerback was fatally stabbed outside a university-sponsored dance a week ago. Devine ran for 171 of his 178 yards in the second half as West Virginia (6-1, 2-0 Big East) overcame the inspired play of the Huskies (4-3, 1-2). ...

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