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Updated: 12:06 AM Feb 9, 2012
Irish Shade Mountaineers
Notre Dame's defense keeps WVU in check on the way to a 55-51 victory.
Posted: 11:40 PM Feb 8, 2012Reporter: Associated Press |
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(AP) - Jack Cooley had a double-double with 21 points and 12 rebounds to lead Notre Dame to a 55-51 win over West
Virginia on Wednesday night.
It was the fifth straight Big East victory for the Fighting
Irish (16-8, 8-3), who have not allowed more than 59 points in a
game during that streak. The Mountaineers' loss was their fourth in
their past five conference games.
Cooley was 7 of 9 from the field and 7 of 10 from the free throw
line. Scott Martin and Jerian Grant each scored 12 for Notre Dame.
The Fighting Irish shot 42.6 percent (20 of 47) from the field.
Jabarie Hinds scored 17 points, Deniz Kilicli added 16 and Kevin
Jones had 14 for the Mountaineers (16-9, 6-6).
(Copyright 2012 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)


