Holy Cross guard Torey Thomas (1) celebrates with teammate Nate Lufkin (4) following their 78-73 victory over Notre Dame in the first round of the National Invitation Tournament Tuesday, March 15, 2005, in South Bend, Ind. Thomas scored 16 points and Lufkin scored 11 points. (AP Photo/Joe Raymond)

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Notre Dame guard Chris Thomas (1) attempts to steal the ball from Holy Cross center Nate Lufkin (4) during the first half of their National Invitational Tournament game Tuesday, March 15, 2005 in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Joe Raymond)

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Holy Cross guard Kevin Hamilton (14) drives the lane against Notre Dame forward Rick Cornett (11) during the first half of their National Invitational Tournament game Tuesday, March 15, 2005, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Joe Raymond)

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