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Notre Dame Fighting Irish to Face UConn Huskies in Storrs Showdown

As the Notre Dame Fighting Irish prepare to face off against the UConn Huskies at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion, fans can anticipate a game where recent trends and statistics will play a crucial role. The Fighting Irish have been on an impressive run, showcasing their dominance in past games with convincing victories that highlight their offensive prowess and defensive solidity.


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 last three outings, Notre Dame has consistently outperformed their opponents by wide margins. Their most recent victory against the Broncos saw them put up 84 points while holding their opponents to just 47, demonstrating both scoring efficiency and defensive tenacity. They managed to convert nearly half of their field goal attempts (45 percent) and were particularly effective from inside the paint with 44 points.


The trend continued against the Boilermakers, where they secured a comfortable win with 76 points while limiting Purdue to only 39. Once again, Notre Dame's shooting was on point with a field goal percentage of approximately 51 percent and an even more impressive free throw percentage of around 85 percent.


Their highest-scoring game came against the Leopards, where they tallied an imposing total of 96 points while maintaining solid defense as Lafayette could only muster up 42 points. The Fighting Irish's two-point shooting was exceptional in this matchup as they made over half of those attempts (63 percent), which contributed significantly to their commanding victory.


The consistency in performance across these games is evident not just in scoring but also in other aspects such as rebounding and assists-to-turnover ratio – areas that are likely to influence the upcoming contest at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion.


Fans should expect Notre Dame's current momentum to challenge UConn on their home court as both teams strive for supremacy. With strong execution on offense coupled with relentless defense, it promises to be an engaging encounter between two competitive sides.


Be sure not to miss this exciting matchup scheduled for January 28th at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion in Storrs, Connecticut at 8:00 PM Eastern Time (ET). Fans can follow all the action live as it unfolds on game day.

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