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Cards Lay Claim to Big East Top Dog Spot

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

By Jesse Andrews, Newser User

Posted Feb 28, 2008 11:39 PM CST

(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... Read full story »

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Cards Lay Claim to Big East Top Dog Spot

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