Notre Dame @ Duke - 2/04/18

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Durham, NC - 1:00 PM ET
TV: ESPN2 (Pam Ward, Gail Goestenkors)

Video:
http://www.espn.com/watch/_/id/3273272/5-notre-dame-vs-19-duke (tvp)

Audio:
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- Duke University Blue Devils | Official Athletics Site - GoDuke.com (sub)

Live stats:
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[bballnut90]

ND should win this.

 

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The availability of the Kathryn Westbeld for Sunday’s nationally televised 1 p.m. women’s basketball contest could be a game-time decision, coach Muffet McGraw said Saturday.

No. 5 Notre Dame may face No. 19 Duke without Kathryn Westbeld

 

[Shades]

A lot at stake in this game. A win for ND would keep them in the hunt for a #1 seed. A win for Duke should put them in the selection committee’s Top 16.

 

[Dillon77]

No. 5 Notre Dame may face No. 19 Duke without Kathryn Westbeld

That game-time decision will have have a profound impact and trickle-down effect. Without a true point guard, Westbeld's ability to move the ball and/or be in the right place makes her a linchpin for the Irish offense, both half-court and transition.
Plus, if she can't play, it will force MM to play Koko Nelson and Danielle Patterson more than usual. And if the Irish get into any foul trouble, you might be seeing some walk-on's out there.

That said, ND has a week off after this game, so I fully expect Mabrey, Ogunbowale and Young to play a lot of minutes if they have to....perhaps all game.

 

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Blue Devil reunion coming up

 

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5-5 halfway through the first

 

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They're letting them play, which favors ND.

 

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13-12 ND end of first

Duke winning the rebounding game 15-9 but shooting an abysmal 22.2%


Turns out Westbeld is playing.

 

[hoopingcrane]

Duke by one, 6 minutes Q2.

 

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33-29 ND at the half

Mabrey 10 pts, 2 reb, 2 ast, 3 stl

Greenwell 9 pts, 7 reb, 1 ast, 1 stl

 

[Orangutan]

Mabrey is doing it all for ND. Arike has been off.

Both team's zones have been effective.

ND has lost Greenwell a couple of times while scrambling to defend inside and she has made them pay.

Sometimes Duke's best offense is to miss a midrange jumper and get a outback on the rebounds.

Jade Williams for Duke is a good young player. It's a shame ND missed out on her.

 

[JordyG]

Mabrey is doing it all for ND. Arike has been off.

Both team's zones have been effective.

ND has lost Greenwell a couple of times while scrambling to defend inside and she has made them pay.

Sometimes Duke's best offense is to miss a midrange jumper and get a outback on the rebounds.

Jade Williams for Duke is a good young player. It's a shame ND missed out on her.

UConn once gave her an offer then pulled back, I think after Collier became the focus. I always thought Jade was a fine young player.

 

[Orangutan]

Lexie Brown dominating on both ends to start the 2nd half after doing little in the first half.

Looks like someone told her at halftime that ND can't guard her 1-on-1 and the pull-up jumper is there whenever she wants it.

Guarding players like Brown is where ND sorely misses Lili Thompson.

 

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Faz Davalos hitting shots

 

[Plebe]

Faz Davalos hitting shots

The Fresno State transfer!

 

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54-46 end of Q3

Seems like Duke works harder on offense but ends up missing a shot of turning it over, while ND scores easy on transition or threes.

 

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I can't see ND making a serious tournament run with Mabrey as the PG.

 

[Plebe]

ND is just clutch. They've grown and developed confidence in their ability to play a full game with a short bench. They have been a great second-half team ever since the Louisville loss.

 

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72-54 ND final

 

[Orangutan]

I can't see ND making a serious tournament run with Mabrey as the PG.

Define serious. They've beaten some pretty good teams (and comfortably) with her at the point.

I am biased but ND looks like pretty good value for their #5 ranking.

Final Four is still a big ask with this roster situation but they look like a solid Elite 8 team.

Jackie Young played a lot of point today as well.

 

[Dillon77]

Following up on Orangutan's point, Muffet McGraw is finding times to have Jackie Young take the reins of the offense and move Mabrey back to the wing.It gives Mabrey something of a rest, but more importantly it allows her to get back to doing what she does naturally....score. She had four 3's today and all were big.

Sheppard rebounded well in the 2nd half and whatever ND was doing defensively (2-3 zone, the box, even a little man on man)worked later in the game in that the Irish held Duke to 8 points in the last quarter.

 

[Fightin Choke]

That game-time decision will have have a profound impact and trickle-down effect. Without a true point guard, Westbeld's ability to move the ball and/or be in the right place makes her a linchpin for the Irish offense, both half-court and transition.
Plus, if she can't play, it will force MM to play Koko Nelson and Danielle Patterson more than usual. And if the Irish get into any foul trouble, you might be seeing some walk-on's out there.

That said, ND has a week off after this game, so I fully expect Mabrey, Ogunbowale and Young to play a lot of minutes if they have to....perhaps all game.

Excellent call, Dillon!

 

[triaddukefan]

6 donuts and 4 Danishes from Daily Donut on the way to the game $12.40

Price of a reserved ticket $17.00

Seeing Coach Ivey in a gray sleeveless dress in person...... Priceless

ND is just clutch. They've grown and developed confidence in their ability to play a full game with a short bench. They have been a great second-half team ever since the Louisville loss.

The ACC tourney is gonna be an interesting test for them. I dont see Louisville losing any of their remaining games (@BC, @UNC.Cheat, UVA, and Pitt) so that puts ND as the 2 seed... first game at 6pm Friday night... semifinal @2:30pm.. and final at 2pm on Sunday. Potentially Miami/Syracuse first...... then revenge minded FSU... then Louisville in the finals.

Following up on Orangutan's point, Muffet McGraw is finding times to have Jackie Young take the reins of the offense and move Mabrey back to the wing.It gives Mabrey something of a rest, but more importantly it allows her to get back to doing what she does naturally....score. She had four 3's today and all were big.

Sheppard rebounded well in the 2nd half and whatever ND was doing defensively (2-3 zone, the box, even a little man on man)worked later in the game in that the Irish held Duke to 8 points in the last quarter.

Yep... Sheppard killed us on the boards in the second half..... I was surprised that you guys only got 8 offensive boards..... seemed more like 20 or so

 

[triaddukefan]

Jade Williams for Duke is a good young player. It's a shame ND missed out on her.

She struggled (like alot of freshman) early in the year... but she has played much better recently... 16pts... 8 rebounds, and 6 blocks in the previous game vs GaTech. She is foul prone (as you saw on Sunday) and her FT shooting is awful.... (around 30% ) but I like her aggressiveness and defensive potential.