Notre Dame’s matchup with NC State turned into an unforgettable double-overtime thriller! Unfortunately for the Fighting Irish, they couldn’t seal the deal, falling 104-95. The momentum swung firmly in the Wolfpack’s favor, and they made the most of it. Saniya Rivers and Zoe Brooks played key roles in the final moments, combining for 7 points to secure the victory for NC State.
This loss marks a painful blow for Notre Dame as they suffer their first conference defeat. However, there may be some blame to go around. Just two days prior, the Notre Dame squad showed support for female athletes at the Unrivaled event. Many analysts and fans had predicted this might come back to haunt them.
One such prediction came from well-known WNBA and college reporter Andy Froemel on X. He warned that if Notre Dame didn’t pull off the win, their participation in Miami’s Unrivaled league would likely face serious scrutiny. He pointed to the backlash Angel Reese faced at the MET Gala as an example of how public appearances can sometimes overshadow on-court performance.
If Notre Dame doesn’t pull out the win against NC State, the trip to Miami for Unrivaled less than 2 days before a top 15 road game is going to be heavily scrutinized. People flipped out over Angel Reese attending the Met Gala the night before a preseason game. https://t.co/atbsIo6iUD
— Andy froemel (@FroemelAndy) February 23, 2025
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