Head Coach Muffet McGraw talks to the media following the 128-55 victory of St. Francis on Monday afternoon.

The Notre Dame Women's Basketball team defeated St. Francis 128-55 Monday afternoon in the Purcell Pavillion. The Irish will begin Big East play Saturday at Connecticut.

No. 5 Irish Dominate Saint Francis (Pa.), 128-55 (AP)

Notre Dame Women's Basketball vs Saint Francis 12-31-2012

#5 Ranked Notre Dame defeated #11 ranked Purdue 74- 47 in a sold out Purcell Pavillon. Junior forward Natalie Achonwa recorded a double scoring 15 points, and grabbing a career high 17 rebounds. Junior guard Kayla McBride led all scorers with 18 points.

#5 Ranked Notre Dame defeated #11 ranked Purdue 74- 47 in a sold out Purcell Pavillon. Junior forward Natalie Achonwa recorded a double scoring 15 points, and grabbing a career high 17 rebounds. Junior guard Kayla McBride led all scorers with 18 points,

Notre Dame Women's Basketball powers over Purdue on 12-29-12

No. 5 Notre Dame Overpowers No. 11 Purdue, 74-47 (AP)