NOTRE DAME ADVANCES IN NIT WITH WIN OVER UAB

March 18, 2009


NIT action in the Big East began last night with Notre Dame facing a tough UAB squad led by Mike Davis.

The Irish Survive 1st Round vs. Blazers (Post-Tribune) as a Late Run Gets ND a Seat in 2nd Round (Journal-Gazette) in a 70-64 victory.

A 10-0 run, aided by a technical foul on UAB coach Davis, but the Irish up 60-50 heading into the stretch and Notre Dame would hold on for the win in front of just 2,039 fans on St. Patrick's Day on the Irish campus.

Luke Harangody scored 22 points and grabbed 10 rebounds as the Irish improved to 19-14 on the season. Robert Vaden led UAB with 24 points as the Blazers finish the season at 22-12.