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,…
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Preview – Notre Dame at Pittsburgh
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…
Bengeance!
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…
Preview – Marquette at Notre Dame
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…
Everett Golson Update
It’s been a busy few months since quarterback Everett Golson committed to Notre Dame. First he took his team to the South Carolina state title where he had to take on defensive end Jadeveon Clowney (the top player in the country). SCPrep tabbed him as their co-player of the year and then he led the…
