Basketball Recap: Sofia Falleti commands the offense for Fighting Irish win
By Team Reports
Feb 4, 2024, 1:08am
Basketball Recap: Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. Alexander Trojans
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish won the last time they faced the Alexander Trojans, and things went their way on Thursday too. Notre Dame managed a 41-36 victory over the Trojans. That's two games straight that Notre Dame has won by exactly five points.
Notre Dame's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Sofia Falleti, who almost dropped a double-double on 15 points and nine rebounds. Another player making a difference was Nina Bartz, who scored 12 points along with six rebounds and two steals.
Notre Dame pushed their record up to 10-5 with that victory, which was their third straight on the road. As for Alexander, their defeat ended an eight-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 2-2.
Notre Dame does not have any more games scheduled as of now. Alexander will head out on the road to face off against the Tigers at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday. Akron is still on the hunt for that elusive first 'W'.
