The following is courtesy of Notre Dame Athletics:
SOUTH BEND, Ind. – The undefeated streak at home rolled on as the No. 18/19 Notre Dame women’s basketball team improved to 12-0 inside Purcell Pavilion this season, defeating the University of Miami, 69-53. The Fighting Irish (19-5, 10-3) held the Hurricanes (12-10, 5-7) to just 11 points in each of the first three quarters, posting a new season best in points allowed in an ACC contest this season.
The birthday girl Maddy Westbeld recorded her third 20-point performance of the season and her best scoring effort since her season high of 22 at DePaul back on Dec. 22. Against Miami on Thursday, Westbeld poured in 21 points on a career best 4-of-5 from three. The Ohio native finished 8-of-11 from the field to go along with her eight rebounds.
Maya Dodson posted her sixth double-double of the year, all of which have come in the last nine games. Tonight, the Georgia native tallied 12 points, 10 rebounds and three blocks. Next, Sonia Citron recorded 15 points, eight of which came in the fourth quarter. The freshman also reeled in eight boards.
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