Can the Fighting Irish Maintain Momentum After Double Overtime Victory at Tucker Center?

In a hard-fought battle that extended into double overtime, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish emerged victorious with a 98-94 win over the Florida State Seminoles. The Fighting Irish now stand at 12-0, while the Seminoles' record shifts to 0-1.

The game held at Donald L. Tucker Civic Center was nothing short of intense, with both teams pushing their limits through six quarters of play. The Notre Dame Fighting Irish showcased their resilience and ability to perform under pressure as they secured 20 fast break points and capitalized on turnovers with an additional 23 points. Their tenacity on defense was evident as they racked up an impressive total of 15 steals throughout the game.

The offensive rebounds were crucial for the Fighting Irish, who grabbed 18 compared to just five by the Seminoles. This effort gave them valuable second-chance opportunities which resulted in 18 second-chance points. The team's shooting from beyond the arc was also noteworthy; they made ten three-pointers at a solid rate of forty-two percent.

On defense, Notre Dame's presence was felt in every quarter as they blocked five shots and limited their personal fouls to sixteen, ensuring that key players remained in play without foul trouble. Their defensive strategy paid off by forcing twenty-four turnovers from Florida State while maintaining control over their own ball handling with only eleven turnovers themselves.

The Seminoles put up a strong fight against this formidable opponent. They excelled inside with forty-four points in paint and maintained an efficient two-point field goal percentage of fifty-six percent throughout the game. Additionally, Florida State's block count stood out remarkably high at fourteen blocks demonstrating their defensive capabilities inside.

Despite these efforts by Florida State, it was ultimately Notre Dame's balanced attack and clutch performance during critical moments that sealed their win after two periods of overtime action.

Fans can look forward to seeing whether Notre Dame can continue this momentum into their next game against North Carolina State Wolfpack scheduled for February 15th at Purcell Pavilion in South Bend, IN. This encounter will be broadcast nationally on ACC Network channel six hundred twelve starting at six o'clock PM Eastern Time.