Notre Dame suffered a disappointing loss to unranked Utah in the Cayman Islands Classic, marking their second consecutive defeat in the tournament. The No. 3 ranked team struggled offensively and defensively, looking out of sync and fatigued throughout the game. Despite averaging over 90 points per game, the Irish failed to find their rhythm against Utah, scoring only 11 points in the third quarter. The Utes capitalized on Notre Dame’s struggles, outscoring them in the paint and ultimately securing their first significant win of the season. Senior Sonia Citron was a bright spot for Notre Dame, leading the team with 22 points. With key players sidelined due to injuries, the Irish hope to regroup and improve their performance in upcoming games against top-ranked opponents like No. 5 Texas. The team will need to address their depth and focus on minimizing turnovers, as they aim to bounce back from their disappointing tournament performance.
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