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Notre Dame men's and women's teams sweep Villanova in basketball doubleheader honoring Pope Leo XIV

ROME — Villanova had Pope Leo XIV's support and many more traveling fans. Notre Dame scored the most when it counted, though. The Fighting Irish produced a late comeback for a 74-72 win in the men's game that opened the college basketball season in Rome on Sunday. Brady Koehler scored key baskets down the stretch for t