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Illinois beats Notre Dame 3-0 in NCAA regional (The Associated Press)

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) -- Drasen Johnson threw a three-hitter to help Illinois beat Notre Dame 3-0 on Sunday in the NCAA regional tournament.

Johnson (10-3) threw 106 pitches, and only allowed one base runner after the fifth inning, a single by Ryan Bull. Adam Walton, Reid Roper and Ryne Roper drove in runs for the Illini (49-8).

Ryan Smoyer (9-1) was the loser for the Irish (37-22).

Cavan Biggio and Bull each had two hits for Notre Dame. The Irish will face Wright State on Sunday night, with the winner advancing to play Illinois on Monday.