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Notre Dame Fighting Irish Dominate Florida State Seminoles with Stellar Fourth Quarter Surge

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish showcased their prowess against the Florida State Seminoles, securing a decisive victory with a final score of 93-58. This win brings the Fighting Irish to an impressive 18-0 record, while the Seminoles fall to 0-18.


Feb 16, 2023; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish guard Olivia Miles (5) passes the ball in the second half against the Louisville Cardinals at the Purcell Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports

First Quarter


The game kicked off with Notre Dame establishing an early lead, scoring 25 points compared to Florida State's 11. The Fighting Irish demonstrated strong offensive plays and solid defense, setting the tone for the rest of the match.


Second Quarter


In the second quarter, both teams displayed competitive spirit. The Seminoles managed to narrow the gap slightly by adding 16 points to their tally. However, Notre Dame maintained control with key contributions from players like Cassandre Prosper and Hannah Hidalgo.


Third Quarter


As play resumed in the third quarter, Notre Dame continued their dominance on both ends of the court. Malaya Cowles was instrumental in this period, contributing significantly to her team's total of 24 points while limiting Florida State's scoring opportunities.


Fourth Quarter


The fourth quarter saw a remarkable surge from Notre Dame as they added another 28 points to seal their victory. KK Bransford played a pivotal role during this period by orchestrating plays that left little room for Florida State's defense.


Throughout this encounter at Donald L. Tucker Civic Center in Tallahassee, FL., Notre Dame excelled in various aspects such as field goal percentage (58 percent) and three-point shooting (42 percent). Their defensive efforts were equally commendable with nine steals and four blocks recorded against their opponents' attempts.


For fans eager for more action from these formidable athletes: mark your calendars! The upcoming game between Morehead State Eagles and our beloved team is scheduled at Purcell Pavilion on December 11th at 7:00 PM EST; catch it live via ACC Network Extra online broadcast! Share this article if you enjoyed reading about today's thrilling matchup!

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