Did Notre Dame Fighting Irish's Defensive Prowess Overwhelm James Madison Dukes at Atlantic Union Bank Center?

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish, ranked 19th, secured a decisive victory over the James Madison Dukes with a final score of 78-65. This win improved their record to 1-0, while the Dukes fell to 0-1. The game took place at the Atlantic Union Bank Center in Harrisonburg.

First Quarter

The Fighting Irish set the tone early with an impressive offensive display, scoring 25 points in the first quarter. Their defense was equally strong, limiting the Dukes to just 12 points. Cassandre Prosper led Notre Dame's charge with her efficient shooting and solid defense.

Second Quarter

In the second quarter, both teams tightened their defenses. The Fighting Irish managed to add another 15 points to their tally while maintaining a strong defensive stance against James Madison's attempts to close the gap.

Third Quarter

Notre Dame continued its dominance into the third quarter by adding another 20 points. KK Bransford played a crucial role during this period with her playmaking abilities and defensive contributions that kept James Madison at bay.

Fourth Quarter

Despite a late surge from James Madison in which they scored 20 points in the fourth quarter, Notre Dame maintained control of the game by adding another 18 points themselves. Hannah Hidalgo contributed significantly on both ends of the court during this period.

Notre Dame's overall performance was marked by effective teamwork and strategic plays that capitalized on turnovers from James Madison. The Fighting Irish recorded an impressive total of 15 steals throughout this encounter.

As fans look forward to more action from their team, they can catch Notre Dame’s next game against Bellarmine Knights on December 21st at Purcell Pavilion in South Bend at 5:00 PM EST via ACC Network Extra broadcast online.

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