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In Battle of No. 1 vs. No. 2, Notre Dame Holds Off Louisville

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SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Arike Ogunbowale scored 30 points to help No. 1 Notre Dame overcame 18 turnovers and beat No. 2 Louisville, 82-68, on Thursday night.

Brianna Turner added 16 points and Jackie Young had 14 for the Irish (15-1, 3-0 Atlantic Coast Conference). They regained the top spot in The Associated Press poll this week and won their eighth straight since an 89-71 loss to Connecticut.

Asia Durr had 29 points for Louisville (14-1, 2-1), and Bionca Dunham added 10. The Cardinals cut a 10-point deficit to 2 twice in the fourth quarter — including at 68-66 with 1 minute 48 seconds remaining — but a basket from Turner a 3-pointer by Ogunbowale propelled the Irish to a 14-2 run to finish the game.