Notre Dame beats Villanova 74-72 in men's college basketball season opener in Rome

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Sports · North Carolina · November 1, 2026

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ROME (AP) — Brady Koehler scored key baskets down the stretch and Notre Dame made a late comeback after trailing for most of the second half to beat Villanova 74-72 in the college basketball season opener in Rome on Sunday. Villanova standout Tyler Perkins fouled out with 16.3 seconds to go.

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