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

As the Notre Dame Fighting Irish prepare to welcome the Mississippi State Lady Bulldogs to Purcell Pavilion, fans are eager for what promises to be a thrilling women's basketball encounter. The Fighting Irish have been showcasing a strong performance trend, as seen in their recent game against Southern Utah Thunderbirds where they secured an impressive victory with 82 points against the Thunderbirds' 56.

The statistics from that game paint a picture of Notre Dame's dominance on both ends of the court. With an assist-turnover ratio of 2.67, it is clear that ball movement and careful possession play are strengths for the team. They also excelled in converting two-point attempts with a success rate of 55 percent, which contributed significantly to their points in paint tallying up to 50.

Defensively, Notre Dame was just as formidable; they collected a total of 53 rebounds and blocked eight shots. Their defensive prowess will be crucial when facing Mississippi State's offense. The team also demonstrated their ability to capitalize on turnovers by scoring 17 points off them and maintaining control with only ten turnovers themselves.

Purcell Pavilion has been a fortress for Notre Dame this season, providing an atmosphere that has proven difficult for visiting teams. The home-court advantage could play into Notre Dame’s hands once again as they look to extend their winning momentum.

Fans can expect the Fighting Irish women’s team to continue exploiting their strong inside game while maintaining defensive solidity against Mississippi State Lady Bulldogs' challenge.

The upcoming clash is scheduled for March 19th at Purcell Pavilion in South Bend, Indiana. Tip-off is set for 7:36 PM local time (Eastern Time), and supporters can catch all the action live on ESPN channel number 206.