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Notre Dame Fighting Irish Set to Host Syracuse Orange at Purcell Pavilion

As the Notre Dame Fighting Irish Women's Basketball team prepares to host the Syracuse Orange at Purcell Pavilion, fans can anticipate a game where recent trends suggest a strong performance from the home team. The Fighting Irish have been on an impressive run, showcasing their dominance on both ends of the court.


Jan 26, 2023; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish guard Sonia Citron (11) shoots a three point basket in the second half against the Florida State Seminoles at the Purcell Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports

In their last three games, Notre Dame has consistently outscored their opponents by significant margins. Their most recent victory against the Broncos saw them put up 84 points while holding their opponent to just 47. This was followed by another commanding win over the Boilermakers with 76 points to Purdue's 39. Earlier in December, they steamrolled past Lafayette's Leopards with a staggering 96 points against a mere 42.


Analyzing these performances reveals that Notre Dame has been excelling in several key areas. They've maintained an average field goal percentage above 50 percent across these games, which is indicative of efficient shooting and good shot selection. Their free throw percentages have also been strong, particularly against Purdue where they hit nearly 85 percent from the line.


The Fighting Irish have also demonstrated tenacity on defense and under the boards with steals numbering in double digits for each game and rebound totals that dwarf those of their opponents—55 against Western Michigan being particularly noteworthy.


Moreover, Notre Dame's ability to convert turnovers into points has been remarkable; they scored an impressive total of 25 points off turnovers in their matchup with Western Michigan alone.


Purcell Pavilion has proven to be a fortress for Notre Dame this season; fan support and familiarity with the venue undoubtedly play roles in bolstering team confidence and performance.


As we look ahead to this upcoming clash on January 26th at Purcell Pavilion in South Bend, Indiana, fans should expect nothing less than another display of strength from this formidable squad. The game promises excitement and high-level basketball as both teams take to the court aiming for victory. Fans can catch all the action live as it unfolds at Purcell Pavilion.

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