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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2009
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Cards Lay Claim to Big East Top Dog Spot

Elsewhere in Top 25, Wisconsin stifles MSU, Butler raps Wright State

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(Newser) – No. 13 Louisville nabbed a share of the Big East lead with two games to play, outgunning the Notre Dame in a 90-85 track meet. The Fighting Irish's Luke Harangody had 40 and 12 to keep things competitive, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Cardinals' scorching first ten minutes, which put them ahead 34-16. Also in college ball:

  • No. 10 Wisconsin suffocated No. 19 Michigan St., holding Drew Neitzel to 1-of-10 shooting in the 57-42 win.
  • Julian Betko scored 17 points, a career high, and No. 14 Butler topped Horizon League rival Wright St. 66-61.

Louisville's Earl Clark, rear, gets a shot off over the defense of Notre Dame's Rob Kurz during the second half of their basketball game, Thursday Feb. 28, 2008 at Freedom Hall in Louisville, Ky. Louisville won 90-85. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)
Louisville's Earl Clark, rear, gets a shot off over the defense of Notre Dame's Rob Kurz during the second half of their basketball game, Thursday Feb. 28, 2008 at Freedom Hall in Louisville, Ky. Louisville...   (Associated Press)
Louisville's David Padgett, right, gets a shot off over the defense of Notre Dame's Luke Harangody during the second half of their basketball game, Thursday Feb. 28, 2008 at Freedom Hall in Louisville, Ky. Padgett scored a season-high 26 points in their 90-85 win. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)
Louisville's David Padgett, right, gets a shot off over the defense of Notre Dame's Luke Harangody during the second half of their basketball game, Thursday Feb. 28, 2008 at Freedom Hall in Louisville,...   (Associated Press)
Louisville coach Rick Pitino shouts instructions to his team during the second half of their basketball game against Notre Dame, Thursday Feb. 28, 2008 at Freedom Hall in Louisville, Ky. Louisville won 90-85. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)
Louisville coach Rick Pitino shouts instructions to his team during the second half of their basketball game against Notre Dame, Thursday Feb. 28, 2008 at Freedom Hall in Louisville, Ky. Louisville won...   (Associated Press)
Wright State coach Brad Brownell looks on from the sideline during the second half of a college basketball game against Butler in Indianapolis, Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008. Butler won, 66-61.(AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Wright State coach Brad Brownell looks on from the sideline during the second half of a college basketball game against Butler in Indianapolis, Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008. Butler won, 66-61.(AP Photo/Darron...   (Associated Press)
Wright State guard Todd Brown (21) goes in for a dunk against Butler forward Julian Betko (1) during the second half of a college basketball game in Indianapolis, Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008. Butler won, 66-61. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Wright State guard Todd Brown (21) goes in for a dunk against Butler forward Julian Betko (1) during the second half of a college basketball game in Indianapolis, Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008. Butler won,...   (Associated Press)
Butler forward Matt Howard, center, battles Wright State guard Will Graham, left, and forward Scottie Wilson during the second half of a college basketball game in Indianapolis, Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008. Butler won, 66-61.(AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Butler forward Matt Howard, center, battles Wright State guard Will Graham, left, and forward Scottie Wilson during the second half of a college basketball game in Indianapolis, Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008....   (Associated Press)
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