By PAUL GOTHAM PHILADELPHIA, PA -- Zach Auguste and Demetrius Jackson combined to hit just two of 12 first-half shots, yet the Notre Dame Fighting Irish still had a chance to win Friday night's regional semi-final. That the sixth-seeded Irish could remotely consider victory with their leading scorers struggling to such a degree is further testimonial to a team that has … [Read more...] about Notre Dame dances on with destiny
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When lights are brightest, Notre Dame looks to Auguste
By PAUL GOTHAM PHILADELPHIA -- It's a case of one's strength also being a weakness. No one can question Zach Auguste's production on the court. Notre Dame's senior forward averages a double-double (14.3 points/10.9 rebounds), but it was his passion that got in the way earlier in his career. As a sophomore Auguste's emotions cost him six weeks during pre-season when he … [Read more...] about When lights are brightest, Notre Dame looks to Auguste
Beachem continues hot-shooting in Notre Dame’s first round win
By PAUL GOTHAM BROOKLYN -- V.J. Beachem gave the Notre Dame Fighting Irish their first lead and last and along the way he erased the memory of personal disappointment. Hitting all seven of his attempts from the floor including four from long range, Beachem posted a game-high 18 points as No. 6-seed Notre Dame erased a halftime deficit and defeated No. 11-seed Michigan, … [Read more...] about Beachem continues hot-shooting in Notre Dame’s first round win
College Basketball Splinters | March 8, 2010
By Paul Gotham Dissection of a victory As the saying goes: "It's better to be lucky than good." Yeah, it doesn't hurt when you are lucky and good at the same time. That is the case with Mike Brey's Notre Dame Fighting Irish and their recent victory over Marquette. Solid rebounding, gamesmanship, and being in the right place at the right time proved the recipe to … [Read more...] about College Basketball Splinters | March 8, 2010
UConn-Notre Dame: Tale Of The Tape
By Paul Gotham Setting: Hot times tonight in the Purcell Pavilion at the Joyce Center when Jim Calhoun and his Connecticut Huskies (17-12/ 7-9) come a calling for a Big East battle with Mike Brey's Notre Dame Fighting Irish (19-10/ 8-8). Plot: A first round bye is at stake. The Irish possess eighth place and the final bye for the upcoming conference tournament. UConn is … [Read more...] about UConn-Notre Dame: Tale Of The Tape