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Curry Sparks Davidson At NIT

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The Associated Press

The Tampa Tribune

Published: March 18, 2009

COLUMBIA, S.C. - Stephen Curry scored 32 points as Davidson started its latest postseason tournament with a 70-63 victory against South Carolina in the National Invitation Tournament on Tuesday night.

The game was tied at 51 after Devan Downey's driving basket with 9:15 to go. Then Curry scored 13 of his team's last 17 points over the next 8 minutes as Davidson (27-7) took control.

Andrew Lovedale had 17 points and nine rebounds for the Wildcats.

Downey had 18 points to lead South Carolina (21-10).

PENN STATE 77,

GEORGE MASON 73

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. - Talor Battle scored eight of his game-high 24 points in overtime and tied the game with a 3-pointer at the end of regulation as Penn State (23-11) beat George Mason (22-11).

Dre Smith hit two foul shots with five seconds left in regulation to give George Mason a 65-62 lead before Battle hurried down the court for his buzzer-beating 3 for Penn State.

RHODE ISLAND 68,

NIAGARA 62

LEWISTON, N.Y. - Kahiem Seawright scored 20 points in the second half - including all 10 for Rhode Island during its critical run - and the Rams (23-10) beat Niagara (26-9).

NOTRE DAME 70,

ALABAMA-BIRMINGHAM 64

SOUTH BEND, Ind. - Luke Harangody scored four of his 22 points and had a blocked shot during a decisive 10-point run to lead Notre Dame (19-14) past Alabama-Birmingham (22-12).

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