Notre Dame Fighting Irish to Face Oklahoma State Cowboys at Barclays Center in Men's Basketball Showdown

As the Notre Dame Fighting Irish prepare to take on the Oklahoma State Cowboys at the Barclays Center, fans are eager to see if their team can bounce back from recent performances. The upcoming game, scheduled for November 17th at 9:30 PM Eastern Time, will be a crucial test for the Fighting Irish.

In their last outing against Auburn's Tigers at the same venue, Notre Dame struggled with their three-point shooting, making only two out of twenty-six attempts—a mere seven percent success rate. Despite this setback and a loss with a final score of 59-83, there were positive takeaways. The team managed to match Auburn in total rebounds with thirty-five each and showed strength inside the paint by scoring thirty-six points.

Prior to that game, Notre Dame hosted Western Carolina Catamounts and suffered another defeat with a score of 61-71. Although they improved their three-point shooting percentage to thirty-one percent and had an assist-to-turnover ratio close to one, it wasn't enough to secure victory.

However, not all recent games have ended in disappointment for Notre Dame. When facing Niagara's Purple Eagles earlier in November at Purcell Pavilion—their home court—they secured a win with seventy points over sixty-three. Their field goal percentage was an impressive fifty-one percent overall and an exceptional sixty-seven percent from inside the arc.

The trend suggests that while Notre Dame has faced challenges beyond their home court—where they seem more comfortable—they have shown resilience through strong paint presence and rebounding capabilities. As they head into Brooklyn’s Barclays Center—a neutral site known for its energetic atmosphere—it will be essential for them to capitalize on these strengths while improving perimeter shooting.

Fans can catch this exciting matchup live on ESPNU or attend in person at Barclays Center where both teams will vie for dominance on the court.