The Irish are on a losing streak and need a win to avoid falling further behind in the ACC. Could a victory over a surging Pittsburgh team be the answer?
Key players to watch
Markus Burton
Notre Dame’s leading scorer and a key to their offense.
Jaland Lowe
Pittsburgh's offensive leader, averaging over 16 points per game.
Notre Dame's challenges
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Limiting turnovers, a weakness for the Irish.
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Controlling the tempo to slow down Pittsburgh’s fast break.
3
Matching Pittsburgh’s rebounding prowess.
Pittsburgh's strengths
A balanced scoring attack.
Effective 3-point shooting.
A strong defense that forces turnovers.
What to expect
The game will be a battle between two teams with different strengths and weaknesses. Notre Dame needs to play a near-perfect game to pull off the upset.
Can Pittsburgh keep their momentum?
The Panthers have been playing well on the road recently. Will they be able to continue their success against a desperate Notre Dame team?
Catch the action
The game tips off on Saturday at 2:15 p.m. ET. Share this post with other college basketball fans and let's see who takes home the win!