The Irish lose to Michigan in OT, 63-59.
Turnovers and poor shooting--that will always get you in trouble on the road.
And give credit to Michigan--they're improved.
Showing posts with label women's college basketball; University of Notre Dame. Show all posts
Showing posts with label women's college basketball; University of Notre Dame. Show all posts
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Monday, November 24, 2008
At the sports desk: ND women's hoops--sharpshooters
It was all good in their latest win, on the road at Boston College:
"Notre Dame coach Muffet McGraw found little, if anything, not to like in her team's 102-54 demolition of Boston College on Sunday. Six players scored in double figures, the team shot nearly 65 percent — including 7-for-8 on 3-pointers — and forced 28 Eagles turnovers on the way to a 3-0 record."
What's most significant to me is how well the Irish shot from beyond the 3 point line. That's something they've tried to shore up. Maybe they have. Meanwhile, historically, the Irish have had a hard time at BC, and there's good women's basketball tradition there. So maybe Muffet's club has a chance to be real good.
"Notre Dame coach Muffet McGraw found little, if anything, not to like in her team's 102-54 demolition of Boston College on Sunday. Six players scored in double figures, the team shot nearly 65 percent — including 7-for-8 on 3-pointers — and forced 28 Eagles turnovers on the way to a 3-0 record."
What's most significant to me is how well the Irish shot from beyond the 3 point line. That's something they've tried to shore up. Maybe they have. Meanwhile, historically, the Irish have had a hard time at BC, and there's good women's basketball tradition there. So maybe Muffet's club has a chance to be real good.
Thursday, November 20, 2008
At the sports desk: Notre Dame women's basketball
Good win for the Irish women's team last night, 96-61 over Evansville at the Joyce Center.
It's always interesting to me how the opposition sees it--here's a quote from Evansville's head coach:
"We knew going in that handling their pressure was going to be one of the keys to the game, and unfortunately, it seemed like we were back on our heels for much of the first half, and that led to the turnovers, which led eventually to the final score," said UE head coach Misty Murphy. "I will give my team credit though. They continued to scrap and battle hard even after Notre Dame took the early lead. The Irish just out-worked us tonight, and we have to learn from this game and move on, because we have a tough game against Wright State coming up on Saturday."
The Irish must press and force turnovers; when they do, they're scary good.
It's always interesting to me how the opposition sees it--here's a quote from Evansville's head coach:
"We knew going in that handling their pressure was going to be one of the keys to the game, and unfortunately, it seemed like we were back on our heels for much of the first half, and that led to the turnovers, which led eventually to the final score," said UE head coach Misty Murphy. "I will give my team credit though. They continued to scrap and battle hard even after Notre Dame took the early lead. The Irish just out-worked us tonight, and we have to learn from this game and move on, because we have a tough game against Wright State coming up on Saturday."
The Irish must press and force turnovers; when they do, they're scary good.
Monday, November 17, 2008
At the sports desk: ND basketball update
When it comes to sports, one thing (far from the only thing) that defines me is that I'm a Notre Dame basketball fan.
Today, let's point here to ND women's hoops--and if you like women's college basketball, keep an eye on the ND women's team, which beat LSU yesterday 62-53.
This was a good win. LSU is very young this year, but they were tall and athletic. But this year, so is ND, and they have experience to go with it. Keep an eye on a young lady named Devereaux Peters--she's good.
I'll have an update on the ND men's hoops team later this week or next. Go Irish.
Today, let's point here to ND women's hoops--and if you like women's college basketball, keep an eye on the ND women's team, which beat LSU yesterday 62-53.
This was a good win. LSU is very young this year, but they were tall and athletic. But this year, so is ND, and they have experience to go with it. Keep an eye on a young lady named Devereaux Peters--she's good.
I'll have an update on the ND men's hoops team later this week or next. Go Irish.
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