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Notre Dame Fighting Irish Look to Dominate Ole Miss Rebels at Purcell Pavilion

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish women's basketball team is gearing up for an exciting showdown against the Ole Miss Rebels at Purcell Pavilion. With both teams bringing their A-game, fans can expect a thrilling matchup on March 25th at 5:00 PM UTC.


Jan 26, 2023; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish guard KK Bransford (14) reacts after a basket in the first half against the Florida State Seminoles at the Purcell Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports

In the previous three games, several players from both teams have stood out with their exceptional performances. For the Fighting Irish, guard KK Bransford has been a force to be reckoned with. In the last game against Kent State Golden Flashes, Bransford scored 8 points and contributed 1 assist, 1 rebound, and 1 block. Her shooting percentage was an impressive 57 percent from the field.


Another standout player for Notre Dame is forward Becky Obinma. Despite her limited playing time in the same game, Obinma showcased her efficiency by scoring 2 points with a perfect shooting percentage of 100 percent.


Guard Sonia Citron has also been instrumental in Notre Dame's success. In the game against North Carolina State Wolfpack, Citron led her team with an outstanding performance of 29 points, 4 assists, and 6 rebounds. She displayed great accuracy with a shooting percentage of 65 percent from the field and an impressive three-point shooting percentage of 43 percent.


Forward Maddy Westbeld has consistently made her presence felt on the court. In the same game against North Carolina State Wolfpack, Westbeld contributed significantly with 9 points, 3 assists, and an impressive double-double of 10 rebounds. Her defensive skills were on display as well, with 2 blocks and a steal.


Guard Anna DeWolfe has been another key player for Notre Dame. In the same game against North Carolina State Wolfpack, DeWolfe showcased her shooting prowess by scoring 12 points with a remarkable shooting percentage of 71 percent from the field. She also displayed her three-point shooting skills with a shooting percentage of 50 percent.


Looking at the overall performance of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the past three games, they have shown great teamwork and determination. The team has averaged 73 points per game, with an assist-turnover ratio of 1.57. Their shooting percentages have been impressive as well, with a field goals percentage of 54 percent and a free throws percentage of 48 percent.


On the other side, the Ole Miss Rebels have also had some standout players in their previous games. Guard Kennedy Todd-Williams has been a consistent performer for the Rebels, scoring 15 points with 2 assists and 7 rebounds in their last game against Marquette Golden Eagles.


Forward Kharyssa Richardson has also made her presence felt on the court for Ole Miss. In the same game against Marquette Golden Eagles, Richardson showcased her scoring ability by contributing 10 points along with 2 rebounds and a block.


With both teams bringing their top performers to this upcoming matchup, it promises to be an intense battle on the court. The Notre Dame Fighting Irish will rely on players like KK Bransford, Sonia Citron, and Maddy Westbeld to lead them to victory. However, they cannot underestimate the talent and determination of players like Kennedy Todd-Williams and Kharyssa Richardson from Ole Miss.


Basketball fans can catch all the action live at Purcell Pavilion or tune in to their favorite sports channel to witness this thrilling matchup between Notre Dame Fighting Irish and Ole Miss Rebels on March 25th at 5:00 PM UTC.

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