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As the Virginia Cavaliers prepare to welcome the Notre Dame Fighting Irish to the John Paul Jones Arena, fans can anticipate an exciting clash in women's basketball. The Cavaliers have been showcasing a strong performance trend, with their recent games indicating a team that is both resilient and offensively potent.

<img src="/imgproxy/5IhExJm5rF_QyyJ8_DT-WvUdQpZndzawTQZX656fa-Q/rs:fit:800:800:false:false/aHR0cHM6Ly9zdG9yYWdlLmdvb2dsZWFwaXMuY29tL3dtdC1nYW1lcy1zZXJ2aWNlLzM4NGY4ZmUwMjBhYmM4N2UwMzBkZWVlNjc0MTY0NmE2LmpwZWc=?image_id=98f6be45-32f6-4501-8376-18cb13d44cd7" alt="Jan 22, 2023; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Virginia Cavaliers guard Taylor Valladay (2) looks to pass in the first half against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at the Purcell Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports" title="Jan 22, 2023; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Virginia Cavaliers guard Taylor Valladay (2) looks to pass in the first half against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at the Purcell Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports" /> In their last game against the Fordham Rams, Virginia dominated with an 82-56 victory. Their offensive prowess was on full display as they shot an impressive 53 percent from the field and an even more remarkable 55 percent from beyond the arc. The team also excelled in transition, scoring 36 fast-break points, which contributed significantly to their comfortable win margin.

However, it wasn't all smooth sailing for Virginia; just prior to their triumph over Fordham, they suffered a narrow defeat at home against Wofford Terriers with a score of 70-71. Despite outrebounding Wofford by a significant margin (45-27) and maintaining a higher two-point field goal percentage (53 percent), Virginia struggled from three-point range – hitting only 17 percent of their attempts – which ultimately proved costly.

Earlier in December, Virginia secured another convincing win over Rider Broncs with a scoreline of 78-51. Their defensive efforts shone through as they limited Rider to just 42 percent shooting from the field and forced them into turnovers that led to easy baskets for Virginia.

The upcoming game promises excitement as fans will be eager to see if Virginia can maintain its high-scoring offense while tightening up perimeter defense against Notre Dame's challenge. With home-court advantage at John Paul Jones Arena – known for its vibrant atmosphere that often acts as a sixth player – there is much anticipation surrounding how this dynamic will influence gameplay.

The match is scheduled for January 19th at John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville, VA. Fans looking forward to catching this encounter can tune in or attend live for what promises to be another thrilling chapter in women's college basketball.

Bobby Witt Jr.