Notre Dame Fighting Irish's Second Half Surge Falls Short Against Florida State Seminoles

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish faced off against the Florida State Seminoles in a closely contested game at Purcell Pavilion. Despite a valiant effort, the Irish fell short with a final score of 82-79. This result leaves Notre Dame with a record of 0-1, while Florida State improves to 1-0.

First Half

The first half saw the Seminoles take control early on, establishing an 18-point lead at one point. The Noles' effective shooting from beyond the arc contributed significantly to their dominance, as they converted 40 percent of their three-point attempts. The Fighting Irish struggled to keep pace initially but managed to close the gap slightly by halftime, trailing by nine points.

Second Half

In the second half, Notre Dame came out with renewed energy and determination. Jalen Haralson led the charge for ND with his impressive field goal percentage and crucial points in key moments. The Golden Domers improved their shooting accuracy significantly in this period, hitting 52 percent of their two-point attempts and reducing turnovers.

Despite these efforts, Florida State maintained composure under pressure. Their bench players contributed effectively with 19 points overall and helped sustain their lead through strategic plays and defensive rebounds.

Final Moments

As time wound down, both teams exchanged baskets rapidly in what became an intense finish. Sir Mohammed's defensive prowess was evident as he recorded blocks that kept ND within striking distance until the very end. However, it was not enough to overcome FSU's consistent scoring from free throws where they achieved a commendable success rate of 77 percent.

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish post-match stats reflect a strong performance despite falling short on this occasion; notably achieving more total rebounds than their opponents (47 compared to FSU’s 37).

Looking ahead for ND fans eager for redemption: mark your calendars! The next game is scheduled against SMU Mustangs at Moody Coliseum in Dallas on February 10th at 7:00 PM EDT; catch all action live via ACC Network broadcast!

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