Webber extended their losing streak to three on Wednesday, dropping them down to 2-7. They had to suffer through an 81-44 loss at the hands of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. While losing is never fun, the Tigers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' New York basketball rankings (they are ranked 979th, while the Fighting Irish are ranked 225th).
As for Notre Dame, they have been performing well recently as they've won seven of their last nine contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 10-3 record this season. They have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won eight matchups by 22 points or more this season.
Notre Dame's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from TJ Cephus, who went 10-for-14 to rack up 20 points and three steals. Thanks to that strong game, Cephus now owns an excellent 47.2% shooting accuracy. Another player making a difference was Carter Suro, who shot 67% from the field on his way to 20 points.
Looking ahead, Webber will welcome Oakfield-Alabama at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Notre Dame, they will challenge Holley at 7:00 p.m. on Monday.
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