Friday’s college basketball games were full of excitement. The biggest game was in women’s basketball, where No. 24 Notre Dame upset No. 11 USC with a close score of 61–59. The game was played in South Bend, Indiana. It was a tough game with strong defense, and it ended with a single amazing play that decided the winner.
Clutch Performance Propels Notre Dame Past USC
The best moment of the game was by Notre Dame’s star, Hannah Hidalgo. The score was tied with only a few seconds left. Hidalgo drove to the basket and made a very hard mid-range shot with 1.9 seconds left. This basket gave Notre Dame a two-point lead and the win. The game was not over until Cassandre Prosper stole the ball on USC’s last pass, stopping them from scoring. This showed how strong Notre Dame’s defense was at the end of the game.
Key Player Stat Lines
Hidalgo had a great game. She scored 22 points, grabbed 7 rebounds, and made 5 steals. KK Bransford also helped a lot in the last quarter, scoring 9 of her 11 points, plus 8 rebounds, 4 steals, and 3 blocks. Vanessa de Jesus scored 13 points and gave 5 assists, helping the team stay strong.
For USC, Kara Dunn led with 21 points, including 4 three-pointers. Freshman Jazzy Davidson scored 14 points and got 8 rebounds but made 8 turnovers. USC struggled in the last quarter, scoring only 8 points because Notre Dame’s defense made it hard for players like Londynn Jones, who scored 0 points in the fourth quarter. Notre Dame finished the game with 16 steals.
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Men’s and Women’s Basketball Roundup
The close game in South Bend was one of many games on Friday.
Trine Women’s Dominance
Trine University’s women played very well against Geneva and won 92–56 in Cincinnati. Olivia Marks was perfect, scoring 21 points and getting 11 rebounds. She helped her team control the game and win easily.
St. Louis Men’s Victory
The St. Louis men beat Purdue Fort Wayne (PFW) 91–60 at Chaifetz Arena. Dion Brown scored 21 points and shot very well. For PFW, Mikale Stevenson scored 15 points and DeAndre Craig Jr. scored 13 points. PFW could not win because St. Louis got many more rebounds (50–24). Even though PFW made 11 steals, it was not enough to win.
Conclusion
Notre Dame’s Statement Win
Notre Dame’s comeback win over USC, with Hannah Hidalgo’s late shot, shows how strong and determined the Fighting Irish are. Other games, like St. Louis’s big win, also showed good individual performances. Friday’s college basketball games were exciting and showed that the season will be full of great games.
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