Notre Dame Fighting Irish Dominate Morehead State Eagles with Stellar Fourth Quarter Surge

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish improved their record to 1-0 after a commanding performance against the Morehead State Eagles, who fell to 0-1. The final score of 97-48 reflected the dominance of the home team at Purcell Pavilion.

First Quarter

The game began with both teams finding their rhythm, but it was the Fighting Irish who took an early lead. With a solid defensive effort, they managed to hold the Eagles to just 8 points while scoring 20 themselves. Cassandre Prosper set the tone for Notre Dame with her aggressive play on both ends of the court.

Second Quarter

In the second quarter, Notre Dame maintained their momentum. The team's defense continued to stifle Morehead State's offense, allowing only 9 points in this period. Meanwhile, Hannah Hidalgo showcased her scoring ability by contributing significantly to Notre Dame's tally as they added another 20 points.

Third Quarter

As play resumed after halftime, Notre Dame extended their lead further. Their offensive execution was near flawless as they scored 26 points in this quarter alone. Vanessa de Jesus played a pivotal role by facilitating ball movement and creating opportunities for her teammates.

Fourth Quarter

The fourth quarter saw an explosive performance from Notre Dame as they poured in an impressive 31 points compared to Morehead State's highest-scoring quarter of just 22 points. This surge was led by KK Bransford and Kelly Ratigan who combined for crucial baskets that sealed the victory for Notre Dame.

Throughout this matchup, one could observe how effective teamwork and strategic plays contributed significantly towards securing such a decisive win over Morehead State Eagles – truly encapsulating what went wrong for them during this encounter against formidable opponents like Fighting Irish!

Looking ahead: Fans can catch next week's action when James Madison Dukes host our beloved team at Atlantic Union Bank Center on December 14th at approximately around four o'clock Eastern Time via ESPN+ broadcast network coverage! Share your thoughts about these exciting games!