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Fighting Irish center Ruth Riley shot 70 percent from the floor and 71 percent from the free-throw line. AP |
Ruthless
Riley leads Irish to first title
It took her more than eight minutes to make her first field goal, but national player of the year Ruth Riley finished with 28 points, including two free throws in the final seconds, as Notre Dame defeated Purdue 68-66 for the national championship. Purdue had a chance to tie the game in the final five seconds, but senior All-America Katie Douglas' jumper bounced off the rim.
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Notre Dame celebrates first championship
Notre Dame was again a champion on Monday as it celebrated the triumph of the basketball team.
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Riley leads Notre Dame in biggest game of her career
In the biggest game of her career, the women's
player of the year looked the part.
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Purdue unable to hold lead, falls in final
Katie Douglas didn't quite get the shot she was
looking for. She still took the responsibility.
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