The ND women's hoops team is one of 14 NCAA tourney teams to boast a 100% percent graduation rate.
Here's to head coach Muffet McGraw, her staff, and the players.
Showing posts with label college basketball; University of Notre Dame. Show all posts
Showing posts with label college basketball; University of Notre Dame. Show all posts
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Sunday, December 7, 2008
At the sports desk: ND men's hoops--tough loss
The Irish lose by 5, on a neutral floor, to an athletic Ohio State squad.
The key--Kyle McAlarney didn't make a single 3 point shot.
When that happens, when they don't make shots, the Irish struggle.
Sounds like they got a little out-worked; if they want to go far this March, they're going to have to work for it.
At the same time, I think the Big 10 conference in basketball is going to be tougher than people think this year. See the Big 10 holding its own this year in the Big 10/ACC challenge, and Michigan upsetting Duke yesterday.
The key--Kyle McAlarney didn't make a single 3 point shot.
When that happens, when they don't make shots, the Irish struggle.
Sounds like they got a little out-worked; if they want to go far this March, they're going to have to work for it.
At the same time, I think the Big 10 conference in basketball is going to be tougher than people think this year. See the Big 10 holding its own this year in the Big 10/ACC challenge, and Michigan upsetting Duke yesterday.
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
At the sports desk: ND men's hoops--Irish sizzle again with 3s
They beat South Dakota 102-76.
The hard-working forward Ryan Ayers scores 35 points. I'm glad for him--he's always played hard.
I doubt too many teams will play, and stay in, a zone the rest of the year, however, despite South Dakota's decision to do so...
The hard-working forward Ryan Ayers scores 35 points. I'm glad for him--he's always played hard.
I doubt too many teams will play, and stay in, a zone the rest of the year, however, despite South Dakota's decision to do so...
Friday, November 28, 2008
At the sports desk: ND men's hoops--Irish lose to North Carolina, but there's a silver lining
And it's that they got to the championship of a prestigious tournament like the Maui Classic, and competed well:
"Doubts about the direction of the Notre Dame men's basketball program did not escort the team bus down the lava hill that houses the Lahaina Civic Center. Earlier Wednesday evening, the No. 8 Irish had dropped a 102-87 game to top-ranked North Carolina in the championship of the 25th annual EA Sports Maui Invitational. The Tar Heels controlled the contest from the midway point of the first half, when their athleticism and depth and speed and savvy were simply too much for even a veteran group of Irish....They know now what it takes to compete at the level of the game's elite. The challenge will be to match that intensity and aggressiveness, and to get more veterans to do it on a nightly basis."
The Irish would have to play at a very, very high level to beat a team like North Carolina.
However, that doesn't mean that, in March, they won't get a good draw, play well, and find a way to the Final Four. And that would be a huge accomplishment for this team. They can make it there.
"Doubts about the direction of the Notre Dame men's basketball program did not escort the team bus down the lava hill that houses the Lahaina Civic Center. Earlier Wednesday evening, the No. 8 Irish had dropped a 102-87 game to top-ranked North Carolina in the championship of the 25th annual EA Sports Maui Invitational. The Tar Heels controlled the contest from the midway point of the first half, when their athleticism and depth and speed and savvy were simply too much for even a veteran group of Irish....They know now what it takes to compete at the level of the game's elite. The challenge will be to match that intensity and aggressiveness, and to get more veterans to do it on a nightly basis."
The Irish would have to play at a very, very high level to beat a team like North Carolina.
However, that doesn't mean that, in March, they won't get a good draw, play well, and find a way to the Final Four. And that would be a huge accomplishment for this team. They can make it there.
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
At the sports desk: ND men's hoops--Irish get a big win vs an elite program
They beat Texas, 81-80, in the Maui Invitational. Some revealing words came from the opposition, specifically Texas Coach Rick Barnes:
""McAlarney doesn't need a whole lot of space," Texas coach Rick Barnes said. "We can survive teams making 11 3s against us it just seemed that every time we had a chance down the stretch they would get a big rebound, make a big play." Abrams had 23 points and Justin Mason had 16 points and seven assists for the Longhorns, while Damion James added 11 points and 12 rebounds. "We're disappointed with the loss but it was to a seasoned, experienced team," Barnes said. "I thought we did some good things and I wasn't surprised we fought back."
It's good to see the Irish living up to their top 10 ranking.
""McAlarney doesn't need a whole lot of space," Texas coach Rick Barnes said. "We can survive teams making 11 3s against us it just seemed that every time we had a chance down the stretch they would get a big rebound, make a big play." Abrams had 23 points and Justin Mason had 16 points and seven assists for the Longhorns, while Damion James added 11 points and 12 rebounds. "We're disappointed with the loss but it was to a seasoned, experienced team," Barnes said. "I thought we did some good things and I wasn't surprised we fought back."
It's good to see the Irish living up to their top 10 ranking.
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