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WSU Denies Notre Dame

Cougars shut down high-scoring Irish

By Mitch Pritchard,  Newser User

Posted Mar 22, 2008 10:44 PM CDT
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(Newser) – Fifth-seeded Notre Dame got to experience tonight what Pac-10 offenses learned all season--good luck scoring against Washington State. The Cougars held the normally high-octane Irish to 24% shooting in a convincing 61-41 second-round NCAA Tournament win, reports the Associated Press. WSU held Big East Player of the Year Luke Harangody to 10 points. The Irish averaged 80.6 points a game.

Notre Dame (25-8) was held to the fifth worst shooting percentage in a first or second round game in tournament history. Derrick Low led the Cougars (26-8) with 18 points, and Kyle Weaver had 15 for WSU, which hadn't won two games in the same tournament since 1941. The Cougars jumped out to a 17-7 lead and the Irish never threatened.

Washington State guard Derrick Low (2) goes up for a shot against Notre Dame forward Rob Kurz (31) in the first half during a second-round South Regional NCAA basketball game today.
Washington State guard Derrick Low (2) goes up for a shot against Notre Dame forward Rob Kurz (31) in the first half during a second-round South Regional NCAA basketball game today.   (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Washington State center Caleb Forrest (52) fouls Notre Dame forward Zach Hillesland (33) in the second half during a second round South Regional NCAA game today. Washington State won 61-41.
Washington State center Caleb Forrest (52) fouls Notre Dame forward Zach Hillesland (33) in the second half during a second round South Regional NCAA game today. Washington State won 61-41.   (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Notre Dame guard Jonathan Peoples, left, and guard Tory Jackson (2) look on during a second-round NCAA South Regional game against Washington State today. Washington State beat Notre Dame 61-41.
Notre Dame guard Jonathan Peoples, left, and guard Tory Jackson (2) look on during a second-round NCAA South Regional game against Washington State today. Washington State beat Notre Dame 61-41.   (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Washington State forward Robbie Cowgill, top, battles for control of a rebound with Notre Dame forward Luke Harangody in the second half of Washington State's 61-41 victory today.
Washington State forward Robbie Cowgill, top, battles for control of a rebound with Notre Dame forward Luke Harangody in the second half of Washington State's 61-41 victory today.   (AP Photo/Bill Ross)
Washington State players, from left, forward Robbie Cowgill and guards Taylor Rochestie and Derrick Low celebrate as time runs out in Washington State's 61-41 victory over Notre Dame tonight.
Washington State players, from left, forward Robbie Cowgill and guards Taylor Rochestie and Derrick Low celebrate as time runs out in Washington State's 61-41 victory over Notre Dame tonight.   (AP Photo/Bill Ross)
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