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Notre Dame Triumphs Over James Madison, 78-65

12/15/2025

Summary

Notre Dame Triumphs

On December 14, 2025, Notre Dame defeated James Madison 78-65, improving to 8-2 and drawing 4,211 attendees.
Cassandre Prosper scored 24 points to lead the Irish.
Malaya Cowles added a season-high 17 points.
Notre Dame built an early lead, finishing the first quarter 25-12.
Notre Dame will host Bellarmine on December 21.

Summary

Notre Dame Dominates

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish women's basketball team defeated the Evansville Purple Aces 82-58 on December 14, 2025, marking their fourth consecutive win.
Braeden Shrewsberry scored a career-high 26 points, including eight three-pointers, while Sir Mohammed added a personal best of 21 points.
Notre Dame shot 56% from three-point range and outscored Evansville 30-9 in the last 12 minutes.
The Irish improved to 7-0 at home and will play Purdue Fort Wayne on December 21.

History

Historical Context

The NCAA Women's Basketball Championship was established in 1982, marking a pivotal moment for women's sports. The inaugural tournament featured 32 teams, with Louisiana Tech defeating Cheyney State 76-62 for the title. This event significantly increased visibility for women's basketball, paving the way for programs like Notre Dame, which now enjoys strong attendance, reflecting the sport's growing popularity and competitive spirit.

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Notre Dame Triumphs

On December 14, 2025, Notre Dame defeated James Madison 78-65, improving to 8-2 and drawing 4,211 attendees.
Cassandre Prosper scored 24 points to lead the Irish.
Malaya Cowles added a season-high 17 points.
Notre Dame built an early lead, finishing the first quarter 25-12.
Notre Dame will host Bellarmine on December 21.

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