Jan. 26, 2005

Notre Dame at Villanova Box Score

PHILADELPHIA (AP) – Allan Ray scored 23 points and Randy Foye added 20 to lead Villanova to a come-from-behind 65-50 victory over Notre Dame on Wednesday night at the Wachovia Center.

Ray connected on two clutch free throws with 43.7 seconds remaining to give Villanova a 62-57 lead. Curtis Sumpter contributed 11 points and nine rebounds for the Wildcats (11-4, 3-3 Big East). Will Sheridan added a season-high 12 rebounds.

The Wildcats, who beat No. 2 Kansas 82-63 Saturday, trailed 37-30 at halftime and 52-46 with 11:46 left. But Villanova responded with a 13-2 run to take a 59-54 lead with 3:30 remaining.

Torin Francis led Notre Dame (12-5, 4-3) with 19 points and 13 rebounds. Chris Quinn added 13 points and Chris Thomas had 12 for the Fighting Irish. Thomas struggled from the field (4 of 14) but chipped in eight rebounds and six assists while playing all 40 minutes.