Notre Dame Fighting Irish Dominate SMU Mustangs with Impressive Team Performance

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish secured a commanding victory over the SMU Mustangs, improving their season record to an impressive tally. The final score stood at 88-64, showcasing the Fighting Irish's dominance on their home court at Purcell Pavilion. The Mustangs, despite their efforts, fell short in this matchup, reflecting in their game statistics and overall performance.

Key Highlights from the Game

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish exhibited a well-rounded team performance that was pivotal in securing their win. With a total of 88 points scored against the Mustangs' 64, it was clear from early on that the home team had taken control of the game. The Fighting Irish excelled in various aspects of the game; they outrebounded the Mustangs with a total of 46 rebounds to 35 and capitalized on turnovers scoring 24 points off turnovers compared to the Mustangs' 12.

Notably, Notre Dame's fast break points stood out as they amassed an impressive total of 24 fast break points. This aspect of their play significantly contributed to maintaining momentum and building their lead throughout all four quarters.

Standout Player Performances

Several players from Notre Dame made significant contributions to this victory. Hannah Hidalgo led her team with an outstanding performance scoring 23 points and securing a double-double with her ten rebounds. Additionally, her defensive play was notable as she managed five steals over the course of the game.

Olivia Miles also showcased her talent by contributing significantly across multiple facets; she scored 17 points, provided six assists, grabbed ten rebounds, and achieved two steals. Her ability to impact both ends of the floor played a crucial role in Notre Dame's success.

Other notable performances included Sonia Citron who not only added eleven points but also demonstrated defensive prowess with three blocks and two steals.

Looking Ahead

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish are set to face off against Boston College Eagles at Silvio O. Conte Forum in Chestnut Hill on January 23rd at 7:00 PM EDT. Fans can catch all live action broadcasted on ACC Network Extra via internet streaming platforms ensuring they don't miss any part of what promises to be another exciting matchup for Notre Dame as they continue through this season.

As we anticipate future games for Notre Dame Fighting Irish basketball team fans are encouraged to share this article across social media platforms celebrating another remarkable win for our beloved team!