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Notre Dame Women’s Basketball: Irish Roughed Up vs. Cavaliers

Even with Kobe Bryant’s untimely death earlier in the day, basketball still had to go on. For Notre Dame, that meant a road game against Virginia. Unfortunately for the Irish, it also meant another chapter in a disappointing season. This time, it …

Even with Kobe Bryant’s untimely death earlier in the day, basketball still had to go on. For Notre Dame, that meant a road game against Virginia. Unfortunately for the Irish, it also meant another chapter in a disappointing season. This time, it was a 90-60 loss.

The Irish (7-13, 2-6) shot 32.1 percent from the field, which was enough for the Cavaliers (8-12, 3-6), who shot 47.2 percent. Virginia outscored Notre Dame, 34-17, in the second quarter, breaking open what had been a seven-point contest. Further hampering the Irish’s efforts was a stretch in the third quarter in which they missed 17 consecutive shots en route to a 1-of-18 showing in that quarter. By the time it was over, Muffet McGraw had emptied her bench.

Local native Sam Brunelle, who played almost the entire game, led all scorers with 21 points and four 3-pointers. Katlyn Gilbert scored 16, and Destinee Walker had an 11-point outing despite shooting 2 of 12 from the floor.

Watch: Mike Brey’s Postgame Rant Against ACC, Extended Version

We’ve already made a bit of noise about Mike Brey’s postgame rant after Notre Dame lost to No. 5 Florida State, 85-84, on Saturday night. While the video from his own university told the main story, it didn’t tell all of it. Warchant, the Rivals …

We’ve already made a bit of noise about Mike Brey’s postgame rant after Notre Dame lost to No. 5 Florida State, 85-84, on Saturday night.

While the video from his own university told the main story, it didn’t tell all of it. Warchant, the Rivals site which covers Florida State, showed the rant from the other side of the room, and this one included more angry words from Brey after he got up and left without taking any questions from the assembled media. If you love videos like this, this will be right up your alley.

Notre Dame Basketball: Time Runs Out on Irish Comeback

Notre Dame almost got back on the right track in a big way against No. 5 Florida State on Saturday. After losing an 11-point first half lead to the point where they were trailing by 14 in the second half, the Irish clawed back to where they had a …

Notre Dame almost got back on the right track in a big way against No. 5 Florida State on Saturday. After losing an 11-point first half lead to the point where they were trailing by 14 in the second half, the Irish clawed back to where they had a chance until the very end. But it wasn’t enough in an 85-84 loss.

In the game’s final seconds, Notre Dame (11-8, 2-6) had one play to complete comeback. A 3-point attempt from Dane Goodwin missed the rim, and John Mooney came up with the rebound, but time expired before he put the ball back through the hoop. Florida State (17-2, 7-1) should at least maintain its No. 5 ranking.

Prentiss Hubb led all scorers with 24 points, including five 3-pointers. Juwan Durham and Mooney scored 16 points apiece. Durham came within one rebound of a double-double. With only five rebounds, Mooney’s double-double streak came to an end at 12 games, though he did record a team-high three steals.

Notre Dame Basketball: Seeking Win vs. Seminoles

Notre Dame (11-7, 2-5) will travel to play No. 5 Florida State (16-2, 6-1) on Saturday in a homecoming for Sunshine State natives John Mooney, Juwan Durham and Nate Laszewski. Not only will this be a tough test for the Irish, but to pull off the …

Notre Dame (11-7, 2-5) will travel to play No. 5 Florida State (16-2, 6-1) on Saturday in a homecoming for Sunshine State natives John Mooney, Juwan Durham and Nate Laszewski. Not only will this be a tough test for the Irish, but to pull off the upset, they’ll have to do something neither team has done in this series: Win a game on the opponent’s home floor. Yes, the Seminoles are 4-0 against the Irish in Tallahassee, while the Irish have won all three meetings in South Bend.

Mooney draws attention for his double-doubles, but another player worth keeping an eye on in this one is Prentiss Hubb. He has scored at least 22 points in each of the Irish’s first four ACC road games. He’s also put up at least seven field goals in all of those games and is shooting 50.1 percent from the field. Last year in Tallahassee, he achieved his career high in rebounds with seven, so you know he’ll be a focus of the Seminoles’ game plan.

Notre Dame Basketball: Orange Make Irish Feel Blue

Already having defeated Syracuse on its home court earlier this month, Notre Dame was given a chance to sweep the season series in South Bend on Wednesday. Instead, they’ll have to figure out how to right the ship quickly after an 84-82 loss. This …

Already having defeated Syracuse on its home court earlier this month, Notre Dame was given a chance to sweep the season series in South Bend on Wednesday. Instead, they’ll have to figure out how to right the ship quickly after an 84-82 loss.

This game featured 16 lead changes between two ACC teams trying to either bolster their NCAA tournament resume or simply get back in the picture. After the Irish (11-7, 2-5) took a 69-68 lead, they watched the Orange (12-7, 5-3) go on a 12-4 run that put the game out of reach. Notre Dame whittled the deficit from eight to two, but by then, it was too late.

The biggest consolation for the Irish was John Mooney’s program-record 12th straight double-double, which consisted of 21 points and a game-high 13 rebounds. Dane Goodwin came off the bench to score 15 points, T.J. Gibbs scored 13, and Nate Laszewski poured in 11 for the second unit.

More than half of the Irish’s field-goal attempts (68) came from beyond 3-point range (36).  Thirteen of those 3s went in.

Notre Dame Basketball: Irish Meet Orange Again

Notre Dame (11-6, 2-4) will return after a week-long absence from the hardwood on Wednesday when it welcomes Syracuse (11-7, 4-3) to South Bend. The Irish, already having beaten the Orange at the Carrier Dome on Jan. 4, will try to sweep the season …

Notre Dame (11-6, 2-4) will return after a week-long absence from the hardwood on Wednesday when it welcomes Syracuse (11-7, 4-3) to South Bend. The Irish, already having beaten the Orange at the Carrier Dome on Jan. 4, will try to sweep the season series. They’ll need to in order to have some momentum ahead Saturday’s road game against No. 5 Florida State.

As tough as it’s been for the Irish during ACC play, the schedule hasn’t done them any favors. Only they and Georgia Tech have had to play five of their first eight conference games on the road. Then again, they’ve lost both ACC contests they’ve played at Purcell Pavilion this season, so this is a game they desperately need.

John Mooney has had a historic season, reaching one milestone and record after another. A double-double against Syracuse would be his 12th straight, and it would give him the Notre Dame record for the longest such streak, breaking a tie with Luke Harangody, who has stood at the top since the 2008-09 season.

Notre Dame: Women’s Basketball Gets Much Needed Win Over Miami

Freshman Sam Brunelle led the way with 25 points while Destinee Walker finished 21 points and seven rebounds herself.

It has been a trying year for Muffet McGraw and the Fighting Irish so Sunday’s win over previously 10-7 Miami had to be satisfying.

Especially considering the second half the now 7-12 Fighting Irish went on.

Holding a the slightest of leads at halftime Notre Dame came out on fire after intermission Sunday, outscoring the Hurricanes 24-7 in the third frame en-route to a 76-53 takedown of Miami.

Freshman Sam Brunelle led the way with 25 points while Destinee Walker added 21 points and seven rebounds.

Mikayla Vaughn (16) and Katlyn Gilbert (12) also reached double-figures.

Notre Dame shot a lights-out 70% from beyond the arc while Miami struggled from the outside, making just four of 23 attempts (17.4%).

The win was just the second for Notre Dame in ACC play as they now sit at 2-5 in the conference.

They’ll look for win number three of the ACC season on January 26 as they resume action with a trip to Virginia.