Turner leads No. 3 Notre Dame women past Virginia, 74-46

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CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) Brianna Turner had 19 points and nine rebounds and No. 3 Notre Dame pulled away from Virginia early for a 74-46 victory Thursday night.

Marina Mabrey added 15 points and fellow freshman Aike Ogunbowale had 13 to help the Fighting Irish (14-1, 3-0 Atlantic Coast Conference) win their seventh in a row.

Mikayla Venson scored 17 points to lead Virginia (11-5, 1-1). The Cavaliers shot just 30 percent (16 of 54) and were dominated inside. Notre Dame finished with a 38-4 advantage scoring in the paint and won the rebounding battle 45-28, including an 18-2 edge in second-chance points.