_Notre Dame Men’s Basketball Preview: Irish Hit The Road To Take On Struggling Hurricanes_
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish men’s basketball team is set to hit the road and take on the struggling Miami Hurricanes on Wednesday night. The Irish are looking to bounce back from a tough loss to Virginia Tech, while the Hurricanes are trying to snap a three-game losing streak.
_Irish Look to Bounce Back_
Notre Dame is coming off a disappointing 79-73 loss to Virginia Tech on Saturday. The Irish struggled to contain the Hokies’ high-powered offense, and their own offense was unable to keep pace. Despite the loss, Notre Dame is still in a good position in the ACC standings, and a win over Miami would help them stay in the mix for a top-four seed in the conference tournament.
The Irish have been led by junior guard Cormac Ryan, who is averaging 15.1 points per game. Ryan has been a consistent scorer for Notre Dame, and he will need to have a big game against Miami if the Irish are going to come out on top.
_Hurricanes Struggling_
Miami is struggling to find its footing in the ACC. The Hurricanes have lost three straight games, including a 78-66 loss to Florida State on Saturday. Miami’s offense has been inconsistent, and the team has struggled to defend against opposing teams’ top scorers.
The Hurricanes are led by sophomore guard Isaiah Wong, who is averaging 17.1 points per game. Wong has been a bright spot for Miami, but he will need to get more help from his teammates if the Hurricanes are going to start winning games again.
_Matchup to Watch_
The matchup to watch in this game is between Ryan and Wong. Both players are talented scorers, and they will likely be matched up against each other for much of the game. The player who comes out on top in this matchup could be the difference-maker in the game.
Notre Dame will also need to be aware of Miami’s senior forward, Sam Waardenburg. Waardenburg is a versatile player who can score, rebound, and defend, and he will be a key player for the Hurricanes in this game.
_Prediction_
Notre Dame is a 4.5-point favorite in this game, and the Irish should be able to come out on top. Miami is struggling to find its footing in the ACC, and Notre Dame has the talent and experience to take advantage of the Hurricanes’ weaknesses.
The Irish will need to be careful not to look past Miami, however. The Hurricanes are a talented team that is capable of pulling off an upset, and Notre Dame will need to be focused and motivated if it wants to come out on top.
_Final Score Prediction_
Notre Dame 75, Miami 68
_Keys to the Game_
– Notre Dame needs to contain Isaiah Wong and limit his scoring opportunities.
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