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

As the Notre Dame Fighting Irish prepare to welcome the Purdue Boilermakers to the Purcell Pavilion, fans are anticipating a thrilling women's basketball game. The venue, known for its vibrant atmosphere and supportive crowd, could play a significant role in boosting the home team's performance.

The Fighting Irish have been on an impressive run lately. In their last game against Lafayette Leopards, they dominated with a resounding 96-42 victory. Their offensive prowess was on full display as they shot 57 percent from the field and an outstanding 63 percent from two-point range. They also excelled defensively with seven blocks and twelve steals, contributing to their fast break points tally of 24.

Another notable performance came against Ball State Cardinals where Notre Dame scored 90 points and showcased their sharpshooting skills by hitting an incredible 52 percent of their three-point attempts. Their aggressive defense racked up fifteen steals leading to several transition opportunities.

However, it wasn't all smooth sailing for Notre Dame; they faced a tough challenge when they visited Tennessee Lady Volunteers. Despite shooting only zero percent from beyond the arc, they managed to secure a close win with strong two-point shooting (49 percent) and solid rebounding (47 total rebounds).

With these recent games in mind, it is clear that Notre Dame has been relying on their high-powered offense and tenacious defense to outplay opponents. They will look to continue this trend against Purdue while also aiming for consistency throughout all four quarters.

Fans can catch this exciting matchup scheduled for December 17th at 5:00 PM at Purcell Pavilion in South Bend, Indiana. The game will be broadcasted nationally on ACC Network channel 612.