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Eagles Await as Fighting Irish Soar to Silvio O. Conte Forum

As the Notre Dame Fighting Irish prepare to face the Boston College Eagles at Silvio O. Conte Forum, fans can anticipate a thrilling encounter. The Fighting Irish have been showcasing a strong performance trend, with their recent games indicating an upward trajectory in their play.


Jan 11, 2024; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish guard Hannah Hidalgo (3) passes the ball in the second half against the Boston College Eagles at the Purcell Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports

Notre Dame's last game against the Florida State Seminoles was a testament to their resilience and offensive firepower. They emerged victorious with 98 points after two overtimes, demonstrating not only stamina but also clutch scoring when it mattered most. Their three-point shooting was particularly impressive, hitting 42 percent from beyond the arc.


However, consistency has been somewhat of an issue for Notre Dame as evidenced by their performance against the Louisville Cardinals where they fell short by scoring only 66 points and struggled from three-point range with just 11 percent accuracy. Despite this setback, they maintained a solid free-throw percentage at 86 percent which could be crucial in close game situations.


Jan 11, 2024; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Boston College Eagles forward Nene Ndiaye (0) and Notre Dame Fighting Irish forward Kylee Watson (22) ready for the rebound in the second half at the Purcell Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports

The team bounced back impressively in their home game against Pittsburgh Panthers where they secured a comfortable win with 78 points while limiting the Panthers to just 53 points. Their defensive efforts were notable as they managed to turn over Pittsburgh's possessions into 18 points for themselves.


As we look ahead to the clash at Chestnut Hill, it is clear that Notre Dame's ability to capitalize on turnovers and maintain strong shooting from both the field and free-throw line will be key factors in overcoming Boston College on their own court.


Jan 11, 2024; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish forward Becky Obinma (10) 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

Fans can catch all of this action live on February 25th at 5:00 PM Eastern Time at Silvio O. Conte Forum or tune into ACC Network channel number 612 for national coverage of what promises to be an engaging matchup between these two teams.

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