Tale of the Tape: Team Stats – Notre Dame vs. Mississippi State
SOUTH BEND – It doesn’t need to be said, but the competition gets tougher as a team gets deeper into the NCAA Tournament. While Notre Dame only has gotten to the second round thus far, it will learn very quickly that Mississippi State offers a lot more that Southern Utah.
The Irish will face a Bulldogs team that knows how to defend and shoot the 3-pointer. It almost seems like the Bulldogs were too good to be stuck in the First Four.
While a tougher opponent might stand in the way of the tournament’s second weekend, the Irish are just a little better in areas in which the Bulldogs thrive. They’re one of the best in the country at winning the rebounding battle, and like against most teams, they hold the edge in both scoring and allowing points.
Still, this game could come down to who does a better job shooting the ball. That’s when March Madness really lives up to its name.
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