The Notre Dame Fighting Irish lost against the Braxton County Eagles back in December of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Thursday. Notre Dame suffered a tough 60-40 defeat at the hands of Braxton County. The loss unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Notre Dame in their matchups with Braxton County: they've now lost three in a row.
When it comes to explaining why Notre Dame lost, one person who can't be blamed is Selena Wilson. Despite the final result, she dropped a double-double on 24 points and ten rebounds. Wilson is absolutely dominating the rebound category: she's posted at least eight every time she's taken the court this season. Another player making a difference was Austyn Paugh, who scored six points along with nine rebounds.
Notre Dame has traveled a rocky road recently, as they've lost five of their last six matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-7 record this season. As for Braxton County, their victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 7-7.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Notre Dame's homestand continues as they prepare to take on Tygarts Valley at 6:00 p.m. on January 17th. Braxton County will take on Gilmer County at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
