Florida State will face off against Notre Dame on February 7, as both teams look to improve their standings in a crucial Atlantic Coast Conference matchup. Scheduled to tip off at 4:00 PM ET at Purcell Pavilion in South Bend, Indiana, this game promises an exciting showdown between two competitive programs.
Florida State enters the game with a record of 10-12 overall and 3-6 in the conference, while Notre Dame’s record stands at 11-12 and 2-8 in ACC play. The Fighting Irish are slight favorites with a spread of -1.5. Notably, the Seminoles have historically fared well against Notre Dame, leading the all-time series 12-5, including a victory in the last encounter, where they won 67-60 last January.
Caron Towt from Notre Dame is making headlines as he leads the ACC in offensive rebounds with an impressive average of 3.7 per game. Meanwhile, freshman standout Jalen Haralson continues to shine, averaging 15.2 points per game, ranking fifth among ACC freshmen. As the Irish look to recover from some recent struggles, they are also closing in on a significant milestone, needing just 11 more wins to reach 2,000 in program history.
The teams bring different strengths into this matchup. Notre Dame has a scoring offense averaging 73.6 points per game, while Florida State averages a higher 80.8 points. In terms of defense, Notre Dame allows 72.3 points per game compared to Florida State’s 79.6. Rebounding and assist numbers are relatively close between the teams, with Notre Dame grabbing 37.0 rebounds and Florida State slightly behind at 36.9.
Both teams have star players to watch, including Florida State’s Robery McCray, who averages 14.4 points and 6.4 assists per game, and Chauncey Wiggins, contributing 12.8 points. Notre Dame counters with a spread of capable scorers, including Braeden Shrewsberry and Brady Koehler.
As game day approaches, fans can look forward to a “Wear Green” event as the Irish aim to mobilize support. This matchup not only impacts the standings but could set the tone for the second half of the season for both teams. With both teams eager to secure a victory, this game is poised to be a thrilling contest in the ACC.