The Notre Dame Fighting Irish improved their record to 11-2 after a commanding performance against the Pittsburgh Panthers, who now stand at 8-5. The game concluded with a decisive 94-59 victory for the home team.

Jan 26, 2023; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish guard Sonia Citron (11) shoots a three point basket in the second half against the Florida State Seminoles at the Purcell Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports

First Quarter

The opening quarter set the tone for Notre Dame's dominance. The Fighting Irish quickly established control, outscoring the Panthers by a margin of 27-17. Their aggressive defense was evident as they forced multiple turnovers, leading to fast break opportunities that were capitalized on by players like Hannah Hidalgo and Iyana Moore.

Second Quarter

In the second quarter, Notre Dame continued their offensive onslaught, adding another 24 points while limiting Pittsburgh to just 12. Cassandre Prosper's defensive prowess shone through as she contributed significantly with her steals and blocks, disrupting any rhythm the Panthers attempted to establish.

Third Quarter

The third quarter saw both teams battling hard; however, it was Notre Dame's efficiency in shooting that kept them ahead. With an impressive field goal percentage of 49 percent overall in the game, they managed to maintain their lead despite Pittsburgh scoring their highest quarter points here with 20.

Fourth Quarter

As the final whistle approached in South Bend’s Purcell Pavilion, Notre Dame sealed their victory by adding another 22 points in the fourth quarter while holding Pittsburgh to just ten. Kelly Ratigan played a crucial role off-the-bench contributing defensively and ensuring that any potential comeback from Pittsburgh was thwarted effectively.

Despite some spirited efforts from individual players on both sides, it was clear what went wrong for Notre Dame Fighting Irish opponents: an inability to counteract Notre Dame’s relentless pace and defensive pressure throughout all four quarters led them astray during this matchup.

Looking forward beyond this encounter between these two teams - post-game thoughts from fans will surely focus not only upon how well-rounded performances such as those displayed today can be replicated moving forward but also anticipate future challenges awaiting them soon enough!

Fans can catch up next when Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets host our beloved team at Hank McCamish Pavilion located within Atlanta come January first starting promptly around four o'clock Eastern Time broadcasted live via ACC Network! Share your excitement about these thrilling developments across social media platforms today!

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