Notre Dame Fighting Irish Dominate California Golden Bears with Stellar Performance

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish showcased their prowess on the court, securing a commanding victory over the California Golden Bears with a final score of 91-52. This win improves the Fighting Irish's record to an impressive standing, while the Golden Bears face a setback in their season's performance.

Key Highlights from Notre Dame

The home team displayed an exceptional level of teamwork and strategy throughout the game. The Notre Dame Fighting Irish were unstoppable, leading in every quarter and finishing strong with 19 points in the fourth quarter alone. Their offense was on fire, achieving a 56 percent field goal percentage and converting half of their three-point attempts.

Notably, Hannah Hidalgo led her team with an outstanding 24 points, complemented by five assists and three steals. Her performance was pivotal in setting the tone for the game. Sonia Citron also made significant contributions with 16 points, five assists, and four steals, showcasing her all-around capabilities on both ends of the court.

Liatu King dominated under the basket with eight points and an impressive tally of 13 rebounds. Her defensive efforts were crucial in limiting second-chance opportunities for the Golden Bears.

California Golden Bears' Efforts

Despite facing a tough opponent, The California Golden Bears showed resilience throughout the match. They managed to secure ten steals equaling Notre Dame's count but struggled to convert these opportunities into points due to a lower field goal percentage of just 32 percent.

The team’s top scorer remained unnamed but fought hard against Notre Dame’s defense which proved too formidable this time around. Their effort was evident as they tried to close down gaps and create scoring opportunities despite being outplayed overall.

Looking Ahead

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish are set to face off against Pittsburgh Panthers at Petersen Events Center on February 13th at 8:00 PM EDT. Fans can catch all live action broadcasted on ACC Network as both teams vie for dominance in what promises to be another exciting matchup.

As we anticipate future games, let's continue supporting our teams by sharing insights and highlights from this remarkable victory over California Golden Bears.