Notre Dame Fighting Irish to Host Purdue Boilermakers at Purcell Pavilion in Women's Basketball Showdown

As the Notre Dame Fighting Irish prepare to host the Purdue Boilermakers at Purcell Pavilion, fans are buzzing with anticipation for what promises to be a thrilling encounter in women's basketball. The scheduled game on December 17th is set against the backdrop of some impressive performances by the Fighting Irish, particularly their recent demolition of Lafayette Leopards on December 7th.

In that game, Notre Dame showcased an offensive masterclass, racking up 96 points against Lafayette's paltry 42. Their shooting was nothing short of spectacular; they hit an astonishing 63 percent from two-point range and a solid 37 percent from beyond the arc. Moreover, their defensive prowess was on full display as they amassed a total of seven blocks and twelve steals, contributing to a staggering 27 points off turnovers.

The upcoming match against Purdue is expected to follow a similar narrative. The Fighting Irish have been dominant at home this season and there’s little reason to doubt their ability to extend that dominance. With an assist-to-turnover ratio significantly better than Purdue’s in recent games and superior field goal percentages across the board, ND appears poised for another commanding performance.

Purdue will certainly not make it easy for them though. They bring their own set of skills into this matchup which could pose challenges for Notre Dame if taken lightly. However, given ND's recent form and home-court advantage where they seem almost invincible lately – it would take something extraordinary from Purdue to upset them.

The key for Notre Dame will be maintaining their high level of play on both ends of the court – continuing their efficient scoring while stifling Purdue’s offense with aggressive defense that has become synonymous with this team.

Fans should mark their calendars for what promises to be an exciting game filled with intense action and high-level basketball skill. The showdown between Notre Dame Fighting Irish and Purdue Boilermakers is scheduled for tip-off at 5:00 PM local time at Purcell Pavilion in South Bend, Indiana. For those unable to attend in person, you can catch all the action live on ACC Network channel 612.