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Notre Dame women shock No. 1 UConn 73-72

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Connecticut's Breanna Stewart (30) drives to the basket while guarded by Notre Dame's Ariel Braker during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Storrs, Conn., Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013. Notre Dame won 73-72. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

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Kayla McBride scored 21 points and Skylar Diggins added 19 to help No. 5 Notre Dame upset top-ranked Connecticut 73-72 on Saturday in the Big East conference opener for both teams.