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Irish Eyes Set to Duel Seminoles in Sunshine State Showdown

As the Notre Dame Fighting Irish prepare to face off against the Florida State Seminoles at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center, fans are eager for what promises to be a thrilling encounter. The upcoming game, scheduled for February 11th, will see the Fighting Irish looking to continue their impressive form on enemy territory.


Jan 22, 2023; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish guard Sonia Citron (11) shoots a three point basket in the second half against the Virginia Cavaliers at the Purcell Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports

Notre Dame's recent performances have been nothing short of dominant. In their last three games, they've outscored opponents by an average of 37 points. Their latest victory was a commanding 96-42 win over Lafayette Leopards where they showcased their offensive prowess by shooting an impressive 57 percent from the field and securing a staggering 52 points in paint.


Defensively, Notre Dame has been just as formidable. They've consistently limited teams' scoring opportunities and capitalized on turnovers with fast break points – tallying up 19 against Western Michigan Broncos and an overwhelming 24 against Lafayette Leopards.


The team's ability to control both ends of the court is further highlighted by their rebounding strength; they outrebounded all recent opponents significantly and maintained high assist-to-turnover ratios that demonstrate efficient ball handling and teamwork.


With such strong statistical trends, it’s clear that Notre Dame is entering this game with momentum on its side. However, playing away from home always introduces new challenges. The atmosphere at Donald L. Tucker Civic Center is known for being hostile towards visiting teams, which could test the composure of Notre Dame's squad.


Fans can expect a battle where every possession counts as both teams vie for supremacy on February 11th at 5 PM Eastern Time (ET). For those unable to attend in person in Tallahassee, Florida, coverage will be available through designated broadcast channels ensuring no one misses out on what is set up to be an exhilarating contest between two competitive sides.

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