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Notre Dame Fighting Irish to Host Boston College Eagles at Purcell Pavilion in Women's Basketball Showdown

As the Notre Dame Fighting Irish prepare to welcome the Boston College Eagles to Purcell Pavilion, fans can anticipate a thrilling encounter in women's basketball. The Fighting Irish have been on an impressive streak, showcasing their dominance on the court with a series of commanding victories.


Jan 1, 2023; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish forward Jenna Brown (0) goes up for a shot in the second half against the Boston College Eagles at the Purcell Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports

In their recent matchups, Notre Dame has consistently outperformed their opponents. Against Western Michigan Broncos, they secured a resounding 84-47 win, demonstrating both offensive prowess and defensive solidity. Their shooting accuracy was notable with field goal percentages hovering around 45 percent and three-point shots at approximately 38 percent. They also excelled in rebounding with a total of 55 rebounds and maintained an assist-to-turnover ratio above one.


The trend continued against Purdue Boilermakers where Notre Dame emerged victorious with a score of 76-39. Once again, they exhibited remarkable shooting efficiency from both two-point range (56 percent) and overall field goals (51 percent). Their fast-break points were particularly high at 26, indicating an aggressive transition game that could prove vital against Boston College.


Their most recent game against Lafayette Leopards saw them notch up the scoreboard even higher to finish at 96-42. The team's field goal percentage was an impressive 57 percent while maintaining strong performance from beyond the arc (38 percent). With points off turnovers totaling 27 and fast-break points at 24, it is clear that Notre Dame capitalizes effectively on their opponents' mistakes.


Purcell Pavilion has been a fortress for the Fighting Irish; its energetic atmosphere often propels them to greater heights. As they gear up for this upcoming contest, fans can expect another display of tactical execution and athletic excellence from Notre Dame.


The scheduled face-off between these two teams is set for January 12th at Purcell Pavilion in South Bend, Indiana. Fans eager to support the Fighting Irish can catch all the action live as it unfolds on game day.

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