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Notre Dame beats Lady Vols in program's biggest-ever comeback win

Jan 18, 2018; South Bend, IN, USA; Tennessee Lady Volunteers head coach Holly Warlick reacts in the second half against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at the Purcell Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 18, 2018; South Bend, IN, USA; Tennessee Lady Volunteers head coach Holly Warlick reacts in the second half against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at the Purcell Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports
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Jan 18, 2018; South Bend, IN, USA; Tennessee Lady Volunteers guard Meme Jackson (10) goes up for a shot as Notre Dame Fighting Irish forward Kathryn Westbeld (33) defends in the second half at the Purcell Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 18, 2018; South Bend, IN, USA; Tennessee Lady Volunteers guard Meme Jackson (10) goes up for a shot as Notre Dame Fighting Irish forward Kathryn Westbeld (33) defends in the second half at the Purcell Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports
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Jan 18, 2018; South Bend, IN, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish guard Jackie Young (5) goes up for a shot as Tennessee Lady Volunteers guard Rennia Davis (0) and guard Jaime Nared (31) defend in the second half at the Purcell Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 18, 2018; South Bend, IN, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish guard Jackie Young (5) goes up for a shot as Tennessee Lady Volunteers guard Rennia Davis (0) and guard Jaime Nared (31) defend in the second half at the Purcell Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports
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Jan 18, 2018; South Bend, IN, USA; Tennessee Lady Volunteers guard Meme Jackson (10) goes up for a shot as Notre Dame Fighting Irish forward Kathryn Westbeld (33) defends in the second half at the Purcell Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 18, 2018; South Bend, IN, USA; Tennessee Lady Volunteers guard Meme Jackson (10) goes up for a shot as Notre Dame Fighting Irish forward Kathryn Westbeld (33) defends in the second half at the Purcell Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports
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Jan 18, 2018; South Bend, IN, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish guard Marina Mabrey (3) shoots a three point basket in the second half against the Tennessee Lady Volunteers at the Purcell Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 18, 2018; South Bend, IN, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish guard Marina Mabrey (3) shoots a three point basket in the second half against the Tennessee Lady Volunteers at the Purcell Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports
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Jan 18, 2018; South Bend, IN, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish guard Arike Ogunbowale (24) dribbles as Tennessee Lady Volunteers guard Anastasia Hayes (1) pursues in the second half at the Purcell Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 18, 2018; South Bend, IN, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish guard Arike Ogunbowale (24) dribbles as Tennessee Lady Volunteers guard Anastasia Hayes (1) pursues in the second half at the Purcell Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports
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Notre Dame's Arike Ogunbowale (24) celebrates after teammate Marina Mabrey (3) scored a three-point basket during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Tennessee, Thursday, Jan. 18, 2018, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Robert Franklin)
Notre Dame's Arike Ogunbowale (24) celebrates after teammate Marina Mabrey (3) scored a three-point basket during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Tennessee, Thursday, Jan. 18, 2018, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Robert Franklin)
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Notre Dame's Arike Ogunbowale (24) goes up to shoot between Tennessee's Anastasia Hayes (1) and Evina Westbrook (2) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 18, 2018, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Robert Franklin)
Notre Dame's Arike Ogunbowale (24) goes up to shoot between Tennessee's Anastasia Hayes (1) and Evina Westbrook (2) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 18, 2018, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Robert Franklin)
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Tennessee's Rennia Davis, left, grabs a rebound over Notre Dame's Kathryn Westbeld (33) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 18, 2018, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Robert Franklin)
Tennessee's Rennia Davis, left, grabs a rebound over Notre Dame's Kathryn Westbeld (33) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 18, 2018, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Robert Franklin)
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Notre Dame's Arike Ogunbowale (24) looks to shoot under the basket next to Tennessee's Meme Jackson (10) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 18, 2018, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Robert Franklin)
Notre Dame's Arike Ogunbowale (24) looks to shoot under the basket next to Tennessee's Meme Jackson (10) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 18, 2018, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Robert Franklin)
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Jan 18, 2018; South Bend, IN, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Muffet McGraw signals to her players in the first half against the Tennessee Lady Volunteers at the Purcell Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 18, 2018; South Bend, IN, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Muffet McGraw signals to her players in the first half against the Tennessee Lady Volunteers at the Purcell Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports
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Jan 18, 2018; South Bend, IN, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish forward Kristina Nelson (21) and guard Marina Mabrey (3) block a shot attempt by Tennessee Lady Volunteers center Mercedes Russell (21) in the first half at the Purcell Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 18, 2018; South Bend, IN, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish forward Kristina Nelson (21) and guard Marina Mabrey (3) block a shot attempt by Tennessee Lady Volunteers center Mercedes Russell (21) in the first half at the Purcell Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports
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Tennessee's Mercedes Russell (21) gets pressure from Notre Dame's Kristina Nelson, left, and Marina Mabrey (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 18, 2018, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Robert Franklin)
Tennessee's Mercedes Russell (21) gets pressure from Notre Dame's Kristina Nelson, left, and Marina Mabrey (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 18, 2018, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Robert Franklin)
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Jan 18, 2018; South Bend, IN, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish guard Jackie Young (5) and Tennessee Lady Volunteers guard Jaime Nared (31) fight for a rebound in the first half at the Purcell Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 18, 2018; South Bend, IN, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish guard Jackie Young (5) and Tennessee Lady Volunteers guard Jaime Nared (31) fight for a rebound in the first half at the Purcell Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports
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Jan 18, 2018; South Bend, IN, USA; Tennessee Lady Volunteers guard Anastasia Hayes (1) dribbles as Notre Dame Fighting Irish guard Jackie Young (5) defends in the first half at the Purcell Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 18, 2018; South Bend, IN, USA; Tennessee Lady Volunteers guard Anastasia Hayes (1) dribbles as Notre Dame Fighting Irish guard Jackie Young (5) defends in the first half at the Purcell Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports
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Jan 18, 2018; South Bend, IN, USA; Tennessee Lady Volunteers guard Jaime Nared (31) dribbles as Notre Dame Fighting Irish forward Kristina Nelson (21) pursues in the first half at the Purcell Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 18, 2018; South Bend, IN, USA; Tennessee Lady Volunteers guard Jaime Nared (31) dribbles as Notre Dame Fighting Irish forward Kristina Nelson (21) pursues in the first half at the Purcell Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports
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Jan 18, 2018; South Bend, IN, USA; Tennessee Lady Volunteers guard Jaime Nared (31) goes up for a shot in front of Notre Dame Fighting Irish guard Jackie Young (5) in the first half at the Purcell Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 18, 2018; South Bend, IN, USA; Tennessee Lady Volunteers guard Jaime Nared (31) goes up for a shot in front of Notre Dame Fighting Irish guard Jackie Young (5) in the first half at the Purcell Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports
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Jan 18, 2018; South Bend, IN, USA; Tennessee Lady Volunteers guard Evina Westbrook (2) dribbles in the first half against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at the Purcell Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 18, 2018; South Bend, IN, USA; Tennessee Lady Volunteers guard Evina Westbrook (2) dribbles in the first half against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at the Purcell Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports
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Jan 18, 2018; South Bend, IN, USA; Tennessee Lady Volunteers center Mercedes Russell (21) goes up for a shot between Notre Dame Fighting Irish guard Jackie Young (5) and guard Arike Ogunbowale (24) in the first half at the Purcell Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 18, 2018; South Bend, IN, USA; Tennessee Lady Volunteers center Mercedes Russell (21) goes up for a shot between Notre Dame Fighting Irish guard Jackie Young (5) and guard Arike Ogunbowale (24) in the first half at the Purcell Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports
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Jan 18, 2018; South Bend, IN, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish guard Arike Ogunbowale (24) dribbles as Tennessee Lady Volunteers guard Meme Jackson (10) defends in the first half at the Purcell Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 18, 2018; South Bend, IN, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish guard Arike Ogunbowale (24) dribbles as Tennessee Lady Volunteers guard Meme Jackson (10) defends in the first half at the Purcell Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports
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Notre Dame's Marina Mabrey (3) gets pressure from Tennessee's Evina Westbrook (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 18, 2018, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Robert Franklin)
Notre Dame's Marina Mabrey (3) gets pressure from Tennessee's Evina Westbrook (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 18, 2018, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Robert Franklin)
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Jan 18, 2018; South Bend, IN, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish guard Arike Ogunbowale (24) shoots as Tennessee Lady Volunteers guard Meme Jackson (10) defends in the first half at the Purcell Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 18, 2018; South Bend, IN, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish guard Arike Ogunbowale (24) shoots as Tennessee Lady Volunteers guard Meme Jackson (10) defends in the first half at the Purcell Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports
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Jan 18, 2018; South Bend, IN, USA; Tennessee Lady Volunteers head coach Holly Warlick watches from the bench in the first half against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at the Purcell Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 18, 2018; South Bend, IN, USA; Tennessee Lady Volunteers head coach Holly Warlick watches from the bench in the first half against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at the Purcell Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports
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Tennessee's Evina Westbrook (2) is pressured by Notre Dame's Arike Ogunbowale (24) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 18, 2018, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Robert Franklin)
Tennessee's Evina Westbrook (2) is pressured by Notre Dame's Arike Ogunbowale (24) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 18, 2018, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Robert Franklin)
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Jan 18, 2018; South Bend, IN, USA; Fans wave glow sticks as the Notre Dame Fighting Irish players are introduced before the game against the Tennessee Lady Volunteers at the Purcell Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 18, 2018; South Bend, IN, USA; Fans wave glow sticks as the Notre Dame Fighting Irish players are introduced before the game against the Tennessee Lady Volunteers at the Purcell Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports
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Jan 18, 2018; South Bend, IN, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Muffet McGraw celebrates with her husband Matt after Notre Dame defeated the Tennessee Lady Volunteers at the Purcell Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 18, 2018; South Bend, IN, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Muffet McGraw celebrates with her husband Matt after Notre Dame defeated the Tennessee Lady Volunteers at the Purcell Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports
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