Miami (FL) Hurricanes Set to Battle Notre Dame in South Bend Showdown

As the Miami (FL) Hurricanes prepare for their upcoming clash against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Purcell Pavilion, fans are eager to see if they can carry forward their recent momentum. The Hurricanes have shown a mixed bag of results in their past few outings, with a notable victory and some close contests.

In their last game against the Virginia Tech Hokies, despite a valiant effort, the Hurricanes fell short with 52 points against the Hokies' 76. Their shooting from beyond the arc was particularly concerning, hitting only 17 percent of their three-point attempts. However, they managed to secure 38 rebounds and contributed 10 assists.

The game prior presented a different story; Miami dominated Wake Forest with an impressive scoreline of 77-47. Their defensive prowess was on full display as they racked up an astonishing 13 blocks and matched that intensity on offense by shooting nearly half of their field goals successfully.

Against Boston College Eagles though, it was another tough loss for Miami as they scored 64 points to BC's 70. Despite this setback, there were positive takeaways – including converting points off turnovers and maintaining a strong presence in the paint with 44 points.

Looking ahead to Notre Dame's home court advantage at Purcell Pavilion could play a significant role in this matchup. The Hurricanes will need to focus on improving their three-point shooting accuracy and maintain their aggressive defense that has served them well in previous games.

Fans can catch all the action from this exciting encounter scheduled for January 14th at Purcell Pavilion in South Bend, Indiana. Tip-off is set for noon Eastern Time and will be broadcast nationally on The CW network.