Notre Dame had the bounceback season it’s waited a few years for, and now, it plays Massachusetts in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Fans watching the Irish for the first time this season will notice superior abilities to block, pass and make field goals. They also are able to limit fouls, and they have a nice assist-to-turnover ratio just like their male counterparts. Most importantly, they can score, which is a must in women’s college basketball.
The Minutewomen also are able to to score and shoot well. They also are great at outrebounding opponents and limiting fouls. Take all of this into consideration, and we could have ourselves quite the scoring dual, which makes this matchup ripe for upset potential typical of when fifth and 12th seeds come together for March Madness. The Irish won’t be able to sleep on this team no matter how much the odds seems stacked in their favor.
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