Courtesy of LoyolaGreyhounds.com SOUTH BEND, Ind. – V.J. Beachem scored 21 points, and Bonzie Colson added 19, as the University of Notre Dame defeated Loyola University Maryland, 83-48, on Friday night in the Purcell Pavilion at Joyce Center. The Fighting Irish (3-0 overall) shot 48.6 percent from the floor, but it was Notre Dame’s defense that spurred the victory. Notre … [Read more...] about Loyola (MD) falls on road to Notre Dame
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Farrell gives Notre Dame added edge
By PAUL GOTHAM BROOKLYN -- Credit Mike Brey with knowing when to push the right buttons. The 16th-year University of Notre Dame Fighting Irish coach knew his team needed another ballhandler on the floor to relieve pressure from Demetrius Jackson. Little-used Matt Farrell filled that role as the Irish advanced last weekend to the Sweet Sixteen for the second consecutive … [Read more...] about Farrell gives Notre Dame added edge
Walkup’s game is one of tradition
BY PAUL GOTHAM BROOKLYN -- Move over Ali Farokhmanesh and Kevin Pittsnogle, Thomas Walkup has this NCAA Tournament's version of a surname begging to be used as a verb. Walkup has a name to remember and game to go with it. Friday night, he torched No. 3-seed West Virginia for 33 points in a convincing 70-56 victory in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. "Thomas does … [Read more...] about Walkup’s game is one of tradition
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
Jackson and Notre Dame learned how to finish
By PAUL GOTHAM BROOKLYN -- On the heels of an Elite Eight finish a year ago, the University of Notre Dame Fighting Irish opened the 2015-16 season ranked top 20 in all major polls. By the end of November, Notre Dame stumbled and fell from the rankings not to return until mid-February. "We lost two pretty good players and two great leaders," Notre Dame head coach Mike … [Read more...] about Jackson and Notre Dame learned how to finish