Villanova had the the pope’s support. Notre Dame got the win in college hoops opener in Rome

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Notre Dame defeated Villanova 74-72 in the Eternal City Tip-Off in Rome. The doubleheader honored Pope Leo XIV, a Villanova alumnus who met both teams at the Vatican before the game.

Notre Dame defeated Villanova 74-72 in Rome's Eternal City Tip-Off, a doubleheader honoring Pope Leo XIV, a Villanova alumnus who met both teams at the Vatican the day before.