Notre Dame Fighting Irish Host Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Purcell Pavilion in Women's Basketball Clash

As the Notre Dame Fighting Irish prepare to welcome the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets to Purcell Pavilion, fans can anticipate a thrilling encounter in women's basketball. The Fighting Irish have been showcasing a strong performance trend, coming off a series of victories that underline their prowess on the court.

In their recent game against Pittsburgh Panthers, Notre Dame dominated with an impressive 83-43 win. Their offensive strategy was effective, converting nearly half of their field goal attempts and securing 48 rebounds. This rebounding strength was not an isolated incident; it has been consistent across games, including grabbing 41 against Syracuse Orange and 33 in a tightly contested overtime victory over Louisville Cardinals.

Defensively, the team has also been solid. They limited Syracuse to just 64 points and showed resilience by holding off Louisville's challenge to secure a win with a scoreline of 78-76. The ability to maintain defensive composure while executing on offense is indicative of Notre Dame's balanced approach.

The upcoming game at Purcell Pavilion could see this trend continue as home-court advantage has historically played into Notre Dame’s hands. With an average attendance hovering around the 5,000 mark for recent games, there is no doubt that fan support will be robust and potentially influential in maintaining the team’s momentum.

Notre Dame’s ability to capitalize on turnovers will be crucial against Georgia Tech. In past performances, they've shown proficiency in turning defense into offense quickly – something that could unsettle any opponent.

As we look ahead to this matchup, fans should expect Notre Dame to leverage their home court effectively while continuing their strong offensive and defensive play trends.

The game is scheduled for February 23rd at Purcell Pavilion in South Bend, Indiana at 6:00 PM local time (EST). Fans unable to attend can catch all the action live on ACC Network Extra online platform.