In the Sweet 16, Notre Dame has a chance to avenge a heartbreaking buzzer-beating loss against Maryland earlier this season. This time, both teams’ seasons are on the line with a matchup against undefeated and top-ranked South Carolina likely awaiting the winner in the Elite Eight. But how can the Irish get there? Well, as you can see from the chart, getting revenge against the Terrapins might be easier said than done, especially with no [autotag]Olivia Miles[/autotag] or [autotag]Dara Mabrey[/autotag] this time:
The Irish are good at outrebounding opponents and keeping points off the scoreboard, but will that be enough to offset their disadvantages in this matchup? The Terrapins are great at shooting free throws, winning the turnover battle, passing and taking the ball away. Will the Irish be able to overcome all of that to move onto the NCAA Tournament’s next round? Most people probably would say no, but that’s why they play the games.
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