As the Notre Dame Fighting Irish prepare to face the Oregon State Beavers, fans are buzzing with anticipation. The upcoming clash at MVP Arena promises to be a riveting encounter, and based on recent performances, ND seems poised to continue their winning ways.

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

In their last outing on March 25th against the Rebels, ND showcased a dominant performance with a 71-56 victory. Their offense was firing on all cylinders, shooting an impressive 50 percent from the field and an even more remarkable 88 percent from the free-throw line. The team's ability to convert opportunities into points was evident as they outscored their opponents in every quarter.

The defensive prowess of ND cannot be overlooked either. They matched the Rebels with nine steals each but had a superior assists turnover ratio of 1.21 compared to Ole Miss's 0.43. This indicates that ND is not only adept at creating scoring opportunities but also at protecting the ball and making smart plays.

Earlier in the tournament, ND faced off against Kent State Golden Flashes on March 23rd and emerged victorious with an emphatic scoreline of 81-67. Once again, their offensive strength was on full display as they shot over half of their attempts successfully from both two-point (56 percent) and three-point range (41 percent). With such high conversion rates coupled with ten steals leading to fast break points, it's clear that ND has found a rhythm that could prove challenging for any defense.

Looking back further into this season’s highlights for ND includes their narrow win over North Carolina State Wolfpack during the ACC Championship game on March 10th where they edged out NCST by four points in a low-scoring affair ending at 55-51. Despite shooting only at a rate of 36 percent from field goals overall in this game – lower than usual – they managed to keep turnovers low and played solid defense which ultimately led them to clinch the championship title.

The Oregon State Beavers will certainly pose challenges; however, based on these recent performances by Notre Dame Fighting Irish – particularly their offensive efficiency – it seems likely that they will have enough firepower and strategic playmaking ability to secure another win.

Fans eager for action can mark their calendars for March 29th when these two teams go head-to-head at MVP Arena in Albany, NY. Tip-off is scheduled for noon ET (EDT), ensuring an exciting afternoon of basketball ahead. For those unable to attend in person, live coverage will be available so no one misses out on what promises to be another thrilling chapter in Notre Dame Fighting Irish’s journey this season.

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