The third-ranked Notre Dame Fighting Irish took care of enterprise in opposition to No. 17 Georgia Tech, 81-66, on Thursday night time with out their star participant.
Sophomore guard Hannah Hidalgo, the staff’s chief in factors (25.7) and steals (4.1), didn’t play for a second straight sport attributable to a proper ankle sprain she suffered in opposition to Wake Forest on Jan. 9.
Regardless of the absence of their star, Notre Dame by no means trailed on Thursday night time. The Combating Irish had 50 rebounds to Georgia Tech’s 25 and put up 46 factors within the paint. Twelve of the staff’s rebounds got here from senior ahead Liatu King, whereas sophomore guard Cassandre Prosper had 9 off the bench.
Senior guard Sonia Citron led the best way with 21 factors (9-for-13 FG), six rebounds, six assists and three steals. Senior Olivia Miles, who had 13 factors, hit this long-range jumper to increase Notre Dame’s result in 68-50 with 7:32 left within the sport.
That was one in all six threes the Combating Irish made in 13 makes an attempt (46.2%). Notre Dame was averaging 87.8 PPG and capturing 49.4% on the season coming into Thursday night time, however most of that manufacturing had come from Hidalgo, which makes its victory that rather more spectacular.
Georgia Tech (15-3, 3-3 ACC) has now misplaced three in a row after a 15-0 begin. After capturing simply 37.7%, the Yellow Jackets should discover extra manufacturing if they will get again within the win column. Their subsequent probability is in opposition to Clemson on Sunday.
Notre Dame (15-2, 6-0 ACC) has received its final 10 after back-to-back early season losses. If the Combating Irish proceed to have their manner on the glass and preserve their effectivity from the ground, they will be powerful to decelerate, particularly when they’re at full energy. A house sport in opposition to SMU is up subsequent on Sunday.
