Irish clinch 1st-round bye in Big East (AP)

[ASFN Admin]

Notre Dame accomplished one goal. Now, it can focus on bigger prizes, like winning the conference tournament and maybe making an NCAA run. Luke Harangody scored 24 points, Rob Kurz added 21, and the No. 17 Fighting Irish hung on to beat DePaul 98-91 Sunday and clinch a first-round bye in the Big East tournament.

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