SB Nation Chicago - Notre Dame Vs. Seton Hall: Irish Cruise To 13 Point Winhttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48877/chicago-fave.png2012-01-25T23:02:57-06:00http://chicago.sbnation.com/rss/stream/24997532012-01-25T23:02:57-06:002012-01-25T23:02:57-06:00Notre Dame Vs. Seton Hall Final Score: Defense Leads Notre Dame To Victory
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<p>Notre Dame let its defense do the talking on Wednesday against Seton Hall, holding the Pirates to their lowest point total since 1995 in a 55-42 win. Seton Hall shot just 26 percent from the floor, including 2-for-14 from three-point range. </p>
<p>Notre Dame's offense wasn't much better, as the Irish shot only 13-of-37 from the field, good for a 35 percent mark from the floor. Still, Notre Dame got it done, led by three starters in double-figures. Big man <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/100020/jack-cooley">Jack Cooley</a> powered Notre Dame throughout, putting up a double-double with 13 points and 11 rebounds. <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/124084/jerian-grant">Jerian Grant</a> scored a team-high 15 points thanks to going 10-of-12 from the foul line, while <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/124082/eric-atkins">Eric Atkins</a> scored 14 in the win. <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/124083/alex-dragicevich">Alex Dragicevich</a> scored nine points for the Irish off the bench.</p>
<p>Guard <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/52483/jordan-theodore">Jordan Theodore</a> scored 12 points to lead Seton Hall in defeat.</p>
<p>The win improves Notre Dame to 13-8. Seton Hall falls to 15-5.</p>
<p><i>For updates, stay tuned to <a href="http://chicago.sbnation.com/">SB Nation Chicago</a>. For more in-depth coverage of this matchup, visit <a href="http://onefootdown.com/">Notre Dame blog One Foot Down</a> and <a href="http://www.southorangejuice.com/">Seton Hall blog South Orange Juice</a>. For more from around college hoops, head over to <a href="http://sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball">SB Nation's NCAA basketball news hub</a>.</i></p>
https://chicago.sbnation.com/2012/1/25/2735718/notre-dame-vs-seton-hall-final-scoreRicky O'Donnell2012-01-25T07:01:20-06:002012-01-25T07:01:20-06:00Notre Dame Vs. Seton Hall Preview: Irish Try For A Key Road Win
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<p>Can Notre Dame pick up another big conference victory?</p> <p>Notre Dame's win over top-ranked Syracuse on Saturday was huge for the team's resume, but it still has a lot to do as it begins an important two-game road trip at Seton Hall on Wednesday. While the Irish are on solid footing in the Big East with a 4-3 record, they're just 12-8 overall and ranked No. 98 in <a href="http://www.ncaa.com/rankings/basketball-men/d1/ncaa_mens_basketball_rpi">the latest RPI standings</a>. On Wednesday they have another opportunity to improve their RPI situation, as the Pirates are ranked No. 8.</p>
<p><i><b>Related</b>: <a href="http://www.onefootdown.com/2012/1/21/2724368/notre-dame-hoops-down-1-syracuse-handing-orange-first-loss">Notre Dame Hoops Down #1 Syracuse 67-58, Handing Orange First Loss</a></i></p>
<p>To beat this revitalized Seton Hall team, though, the Irish are going to need more of the solid defense they played against the Orange. Seton Hall isn't turning the ball over very often this season, and Notre Dame's defense doesn't force many miscues in general, so playing solid on-ball defense and contesting shots will be critical. Notre Dame didn't force Syracuse into many turnovers, but the Irish held the Orange to 34% shooting and cleaned up the defensive glass.</p>
<p><b>Date & Time</b>: Wednesday, Jan. 25, 8:00 p.m. ET</p>
<p><b>TV</b>: Big East Network</p>
<p><b><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/odds">Odds</a></b>: Seton Hall is favored by 6-1/2.</p>
<p><b>Series History</b>: Notre Dame leads 17-8.</p>
<p><i>For updates, stay tuned to <a href="http://chicago.sbnation.com">SB Nation Chicago</a>. For more in-depth coverage of this matchup, visit <a href="http://onefootdown.com">Notre Dame blog One Foot Down</a> and <a href="http://www.southorangejuice.com/">Seton Hall blog South Orange Juice</a>. For more from around college hoops, head over to <a href="http://sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball">SB Nation's NCAA basketball news hub</a>.</i></p>
https://chicago.sbnation.com/2012/1/25/2731142/notre-dame-seton-hall-preview-recap-date-time-tv-schedule-big-eastSteven Muma