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Cooley leads No. 22 Irish over Purdue 81-68

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Notre Dame forward Jack Cooley, left, blocks the shot of Purdue guard Rapheal Davis Saturday during the second half in Indianapolis. Notre Dame defeated Purdue 81-68.

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Notre Dame already knew it could defend. Now the Fighting Irish know they have the offense to match. Jack Cooley had 18 points and nine rebounds to lead No. 22 Notre Dame to its seventh straight victory, 81-68 over Purdue on Saturday in the Crossroads Classic. "Now our offense is catching up to where our defense was, and we're flowing really well," Cooley said.