Notre Dame's Jerian Grant (22) is defended by Louisville's Peyton Siva (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big East Conference tournament on Friday, March 15, 2013, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Louisville's Peyton Siva (3) shoots over Notre Dame's Eric Atkins (0) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big East Conference tournament Friday, March 15, 2013, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Louisville's Russ Smith (2) shoots over Notre Dame's Jerian Grant (22) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big East Conference tournament Friday, March 15, 2013, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Louisville head coach Rick Pitino calls to his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Notre Dame at the Big East Conference tournament on Friday, March 15, 2013, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
NEW YORK — Russ Smith scored 20 points and Peyton Siva added 12 to lead No. 4 Louisville to a 69-57 victory over No. 24 Notre Dame on Friday night, the third straight year the Cardinals beat the Fighting Irish in the semifinals of the …
