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Notre Dame Fighting Irish Set to Battle Louisville Cardinals at KFC Yum! Center in Women's Basketball Showdown

As the Notre Dame Fighting Irish prepare to face off against the Louisville Cardinals at the KFC Yum! Center, fans are eager to see if their team can continue their impressive winning streak. The Fighting Irish have been showcasing a robust performance on the court, with recent victories that highlight their offensive prowess and defensive tenacity.


Feb 16, 2023; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Louisville Cardinals guard Morgan Jones (24) goes up for a shot as Notre Dame Fighting Irish forward Maddy Westbeld (21) defends in the first half at the Purcell Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports

In their last game against the Yellow Jackets, Notre Dame dominated with a 76-53 victory. Their scoring was consistent across all quarters, and they excelled in points in paint with 44 points. They also demonstrated strong defense with 10 steals and an assist-to-turnover ratio of 2.43, indicating efficient ball handling and teamwork.


The previous match saw an even more commanding performance by Notre Dame as they trounced the Panthers with an 83-43 scoreline. Their fast break points stood out at 14, showing their ability to capitalize on turnovers which they turned into 25 points. The team shot well from beyond the arc too, hitting eight three-pointers at a notable rate of 42 percent.


Notre Dame's resilience was tested when they faced off against Louisville earlier in a nail-biting encounter that went into overtime. Emerging victorious with a tight score of 78-76, it was clear that both teams were evenly matched; however, Notre Dame edged out thanks to their higher two-point percentage (54 percent) and clutch free throws (78 percent).


The upcoming game is expected to be another thrilling chapter in this competitive matchup. With both teams having shown strong performances recently, it will come down to which side can assert dominance early on and maintain composure under pressure.


Fans can catch this exciting encounter scheduled for February 26th at 5:00 PM Eastern Time at KFC Yum! Center or tune into ESPN channel number 206 for live coverage of what promises to be another intense battle between these two formidable women's basketball teams.

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