Exposed by Connecticut, Irish try to regroup

NCAA D1 Major Conferences Sunday, January 17th, 2010

It’s tough to ignore the giant casting a massive shadow over your neighborhood, but that’s the challenge for the Notre Dame women’s basketball team.

Notre Dame, ranked No. 3 in the nation, must put aside Saturday night’s 70-46 loss to No. 1 and defending national champion Connecticut.

The Irish must forget the seven blocked shots, 3-of-19 shooting from 3-point range and 19 turnovers compared to only 18 baskets.

They must block out thoughts of a March 1 game in South Bend against the Huskies, who with their 56-game winning streak are poised to become a team that sets the gold standard in college women’s basketball.

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