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Notre Dame Fighting Irish Host Mississippi State Lady Bulldogs at Purcell Pavilion in Women's Basketball Showdown

As the Notre Dame Fighting Irish prepare to host the Mississippi State Lady Bulldogs at Purcell Pavilion, fans are buzzing with anticipation for what promises to be a thrilling encounter in women's basketball. The upcoming game, scheduled for March 19th, is set against a backdrop of recent performances that paint a vivid picture of what we can expect from the ND team.


Jan 1, 2023; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish guard Olivia Miles (5) dribbles in the second half against the Boston College Eagles at the Purcell Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports

The ND squad comes off an impressive showing on March 17th against Southern Utah Thunderbirds, where they dominated with an 82-56 victory. Their offense was on fire, shooting at an impressive 49 percent from the field and racking up points in the paint with remarkable efficiency. The team also showcased their defensive prowess by notching up eight blocks and eight steals, which contributed to their fast break points and helped maintain control throughout the game.


However, it wasn't all smooth sailing for ND this season. A stark contrast was evident in their performance during the ACC Semifinal on March 4th against Louisville Cardinals where they suffered a disappointing loss scoring only 38 points to Louisville's 64. This game highlighted some areas of concern such as turnovers and low shooting percentages that could be exploited by a well-prepared Mississippi State team.


Despite this setback, ND bounced back strongly just one day prior to their victory over Southern Utah by overcoming North Carolina State Wolfpack with a score of 66-60 on March 3rd. This resilience is indicative of ND’s ability to adjust strategies effectively under pressure – an essential quality as they face off against MSST.


The Mississippi State Lady Bulldogs will certainly pose challenges; however, based on recent statistics and performances, it is clear that when ND plays cohesively as seen against Southern Utah Thunderbirds – focusing on strong defense leading to transition opportunities – they are nearly unstoppable.


With home-court advantage and coming off a commanding win filled with high energy playmaking and strategic defense, there’s every reason for fans to believe that Notre Dame Fighting Irish will carry this momentum into their next game against MSST.


Fans eager to support Notre Dame should mark their calendars for this exciting matchup taking place at Purcell Pavilion in South Bend on Sunday evening at approximately half past seven local time (7:36 PM). For those unable to attend in person, you can catch all the action live nationally on ESPN channel number two hundred six (206).

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