Notre Dame Vs Wake Forest Women's Basketball
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish women's basketball team faced off against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons on January 17, 2021. The game took place at the Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The Fighting Irish were looking to continue their winning streak, while the Demon Deacons were hoping to bounce back from a tough loss in their previous game.
The First Half
The first half of the game was a back-and-forth battle between the two teams. Both teams played tough defense, making it difficult for the other team to score. Notre Dame's offense struggled early on, but they were able to get some momentum going midway through the first half. The Fighting Irish were able to take a small lead going into halftime, with the score 28-25 in their favor.
The Second Half
The second half of the game was even more intense than the first. Wake Forest came out strong and was able to tie the game up early on. The Demon Deacons continued to play tough defense, but Notre Dame was able to find a way to score. The Fighting Irish continued to push and were able to extend their lead. Wake Forest didn't give up, though, and continued to fight until the final buzzer. In the end, Notre Dame came out on top with a final score of 70-61.
Player Performances
For Notre Dame, guard Anaya Peoples had a standout game, scoring 18 points and grabbing 9 rebounds. Forward Dara Mabrey also had a strong performance, scoring 17 points and dishing out 5 assists. Guard Destinee Walker contributed 14 points and 6 rebounds. Overall, Notre Dame's offense was able to find ways to score despite Wake Forest's tough defense.
Wake Forest was led by guard Gina Conti, who scored a game-high 22 points and had 5 assists. Forward Ivana Raca had a solid performance as well, scoring 18 points and grabbing 6 rebounds. Despite Wake Forest's efforts, they were unable to come out with the win.
Conclusion
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish were able to secure their fourth straight win with their victory over the Wake Forest Demon Deacons. Both teams played tough defense, but Notre Dame's offense was able to find ways to score. The Fighting Irish were led by strong performances from Anaya Peoples, Dara Mabrey, and Destinee Walker, while Wake Forest was led by Gina Conti and Ivana Raca. In the end, Notre Dame came out on top with a final score of 70-61.
