Most Big East teams have played nine conference games, including Notre Dame. All have played at least eight games. It’s halftime in the conference season. It’s time to cue The Amazing Christopher and take a look at the stats. It’s hard to imagine that there has ever been a more interesting, competitive and entertaining Big…
Ben Hansbrough controlled the game tempo running Notre Dame’s “Burn” offense the entire game en route to 19 points and a 56-51 victory in Pittsburgh. Carleton Scott added 16 points and 9 rebounds including 5 out of 6 from three point range. Pitt entered the game sporting the #2 national ranking with a 19-1 record,…
If the Fighting Irish want to prove that they can play well against good teams in Big East road games, they have a wonderful opportunity on Monday. Notre Dame (16-4/5-3) will be in Pittsburgh to play the first place Panthers (19-1/7-0) in the Petersen Events Center where they are not inclined to lose. Pitt has…
Ben Hansbrough led Notre Dame back from an 11 point halftime deficit to defeat Marquette 80-75 in South Bend Saturday night. It’s rare that a stat line showing 28 points, 10-15 from the field, 6-6 from the line, 5 rebounds, 6 assists, and no turnovers doesn’t come close to telling how well a young man…
Notre Dame is looking to settle a score, a 22 point score. The Marquette Warriors beat the Irish 79-57 in the Bradley Center just 12 days ago. Knowing that outcome, an ND fan might dread the rematch. In reality, the match-up couldn’t be more fun to consider because the teams are similar in so many…