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Notre Dame Stays Hot to Continue Nine Game Win Streak

Writer's picture: Caleb ConradCaleb Conrad

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish Women's Basketball team won another game to continue the nine-game winning streak this Sunday in a win over Clemson, 67-58. The Irish won their ninth game in a row, and sit at 14-2 (5-0 in ACC play).

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Liatu King led the Irish in scoring with 23 points. King shot 10-14 from the field, and brought down eleven rebounds for the Irish to record a double double. Olivia Miles had 17 points, and Maddy Westbeld had 8 points. Miles shot 5-12 from the field. Westbeld shot 3-9 from the field, while providing a much needed spark off the bench.


The Irish took an early 10-6 lead at the 4:13 mark in the first quarter. Miles had the hot hand with six early points, and the Irish brought Westbeld off the bench early as she made a layup that was assisted by Miles.


At the end of the first quarter mark, The Irish held onto the lead and led 17-11 after multiple solid defensive possessions and a Cassandre Prosper jumper at the buzzer which extended the Irish lead to six.


Clemson went on a nice run and Notre Dame’s lead was quickly falling as the Irish led, 21-18, at the 4:53 mark in the second quarter.


Notre Dame came out of the official media timeout hot and Sonia Citron swished a three. The Irish continued to gain momentum as they headed into the half with a 30-22 lead over the Tigers. The Irish were playing solid team ball and almost every shot that they made had an assist.



The Irish and Tigers traded baskets as the Irish held onto a 36-29 at the 6:11 mark in the third quarter. Notre Dame was shooting the ball well as they were taking many solid jumpers that they were able to get open looks on.


The Irish continued taking good shots, but the Tigers were able to respond and were not going to go away without a fight. Notre Dame headed into the fourth quarter with a 47-41 lead over Clemson.


Clemson would go on to make it a three point game at the 7:24 mark in the fourth quarter until King made a nice jumper which was assisted by Miles. Notre Dame went on to go on a 6-0 run to put the Irish ahead 55-46. The Irish and Tigers traded baskets and the nine point gap maintained.


The buzzer sounded and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish had beaten the Clemson Tigers, 67-58.


The Irish did not shoot the ball incredibly well today, but they were able to play as a team and make their shots when needed. Notre Dame played solid defense as Clemson shot 33.9% from the field. King and Miles each had double figures for the Irish in the victory. Notre Dame earned a solid road victory to keep the win streak going, and they will look to continue the win streak at home against the No. 13 ranked Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets on Thursday, January 16 at 6:00 PM EST on the ACC Network.


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