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Irish Take Win Streak Into ACC Semis Versus Duke

Notre Dame has taken seven straight contests

GAME 32No. 5 Notre Dame (22-9) vs No. 1 Duke (22-8)
WHEN: Saturday, March 7 | Noon ET
WHEREGas South Arena | Duluth, Ga.
WATCH:ESPN2
LISTEN: Notre Dame Radio Network
SOCIAL:@NDWBB | #GOIRISH

DULUTH, Ga. — Riding a seven-game win streak, No. 5 Notre Dame (22-9) will face No. 1 Duke (22-8) on Saturday with a trip to the ACC Tournament title game on the line. Beth Mowins and Debbie Antonelli will have the call for the ESPN2 broadcast.

NOTES

  • Notre Dame downed NC State in the ACC Tournament quarterfinals on Friday, 81-63. Hannah Hidalgo (25) and Iyana Moore (20) combined for 45 points, and Moore tied a career-high with nine rebounds.
  • Hidalgo’s 25-point performance was her sixth straight game with 25+, the most among all ACC players this century. The outburst also marks the sixth time the junior has recorded 20 or more points in an ACC Tournament game, tied for the most of any player this century.
  • Moore had four triples on Friday, the 10th time this year she has hit 4+ three-pointers in a game.
  • Cassandre Prosper, the ACC’s Most Improved Player this year, had 13 points against the Wolfpack, marking her 24th game this year with 10+ points.
  • The Irish are now 4-0 all-time against NC State in the ACC Tournament.
  • Notre Dame is 19-6 all-time against the Blue Devils, including a 4-1 showing in the ACC Tournament.