Recent content by Dillon77

They're on a 7-game winning streak since losing at Louisville way back on January 4th. Now, granted, they've often been at home against some of the ACC's less competitive teams, but they did beat Clemson and Virginia in Blacksburg and Syracuse at the Dome. Things get a bit more challenging when...

ND Pulls Away at Stanford to Defeat Cardinal, 78-66 This was not a pretty game. At one point, both teams were 0-16 for three points attempts. In fact, ND didn't hit one the entire game., which was odd because going into the game they were one of the leading three-pt. shooting teams in the ACC...

The phases "heater" or she's on "one" would certainly apply to Marina Mabrey last night in Philly. The variety of scoring is as varied as you can get and the three pointers are as ridiculous as some taken by you-know-who. What I like is just how loud and raucous this place gets, from teammates...

If HH was to foul out, Vanessa de Jesus would take over the main point guard duties. She spells HH now during games to give Hidalgo an energy break and/or to focus the energy on scoring and stealing. VdJ is pretty good, except when doubled -- she's just not as adept as HH or Olivia Miles or KK...

Sorry for being a tad late on this post. I wasn't able to watch the game on Thursday night, which was probably a good thing for my REMs 😉 , but I did watch first thing Friday morning, which wasn't so good for my breakfast. Some thoughts: As noted, you look at a lot of the stats and think ND...

Hah. As Marina once told (male) doubters: go back to kitchen and make her a sandwich! Mabrey has been doing spectacularly this winter, but this was beyond. Marina: 18-28 (10-15 from Three) = 47 points. Whew! Since the game was in Philly, I've got to imagine that family/friends from...

This does seem to be a megastorm, does it not? In any case, best to you, your family and all those who post on these threads. Best to all.

Never expected anything less with this team. The West Coast trip to Cal and Stanford will be big...ND needs to get a split out there.

They 'They've known each other a long time and probably spent a lot of time with each other on U.S.A. trials, camps and teams. You may remember that ND was heavily going after both of them...ND was Arnold's other finalist. Think it worked out for all concerned 😉

Very nice and reassuring to see the respect shown from Geno and Chris D. to HH. I'm not surprised to see the hugs between Strong and Hidalgo....they know. 😉

Regarding your second sentence: Did you listen to what Geno just said in his presser? Hannah's (over) use was scouted, both offensively and defensively? If so, he admits to putting it in the game plan. And, being the excellent coach he is, he probably did have some things to say on what was...

Bingo. Like so many great players, Hidalgo played with great/very good players who allow(ed) her to do her thing. Note Geno used "two years" and the players with her both those years: Sonia Citron and Maddy Westbeld. No such fear -- nothing personal -- with most of the current teammates. (The...

Hidalgo (who else?) Drives ND to 74-66 Win Over Miami ND was down 2 entering the fourth quarter, but outscored the 'Canes 20-10 to take the victory. Hannah Hidalgo finished with 27 points and 10 steals for another of those "huh?" double doubles. In so doing, she set some marks: Became the...

@JellyBean Thanks for the messages, guys. When the Irish lost key players to graduation and/or (in some cases, unexpected) transfers, Coach Ivey had to go "shopping" -- in a hurry. The result is pretty much what most of us saw on the court. Since that time, Pat Garrity has joined the Irish...