Niele Ivey contributed 12 points and five assists.

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GREAT ENDING

Notre Dame's Ruth Riley and Niele Ivey and Purdue's Katie Douglas stole the show.
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DIFFERENT PERSON

While many imagine Ruth Riley to be this loud, tough person after watching her play, she is the exact opposite off the court.
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Just Play Works Just Fine
When their floor leader was hobbling with a sprained ankle, the Irish were in trouble. But in the second half, Niele Ivey decided to 'just play' and that made all the difference as Notre Dame posted a 68-66 victory over Purdue in the women's title game.
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Trophy time
Watch as the National champions receive their hardware.
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Ericka Haney feeds Ruth Riley, who hits a jumper over 2 defenders.
avi: 530 k Real: 56.6 | ISDN
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Niele Ivey finds Kelley Siemon underneath the basket for a layup.
avi: 773 k Real: 56.6 | ISDN
Cable Modem

 
Ruth Riley got all she wanted in St. Louis.
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Niele Ivey is excited to win a championship in her hometown.
wav: 184 k Real: 14.4 | 28.8 | 56.6
 
GO TO REGION  
UConn Say Final Four
Defending champs beat La. Tech to earn trip to St. Louis.
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Center Stage
Ruth Riley leads the Irish into the Final Four.
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Boiling Over
Purdue ends Xavier's run to advance to Final Four.
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St. Louis Stiles
Jackie Stiles and SMS are heading to the Final Four.



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