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

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.

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Notre Dame tops Villanova in college basketball game honoring Pope Leo XIV

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Villanova collapses late in season-opening loss to Notre Dame in Rome

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

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

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