The Fighting Irish are looking to gain momentum on the road against the Seminoles in Tallahassee.
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by Len Clark
Conquering the Road
Breaking the Curse
Notre Dame has a 2-6 record on the road this season. They'll need to exorcise their demons in Tallahassee, where they've never won.
Building Momentum
The Fighting Irish are looking for back-to-back ACC road wins to build momentum and secure their place in the conference.
A Balanced Attack
Burton's Leadership
While Burton is the main offensive threat, the Irish have a balanced attack with multiple options. Junior forward Tae Davis is having a career year, averaging 15.5 points per game.
Allocco's Impact
Graduate guard Matt Allocco is making his presence felt, shooting a career-high 47.3% from beyond the arc.
The Seminole Challenge
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Lengthy Lineup
The Seminoles rely on an athletic, lengthy lineup that creates turnovers and attacks the basket.
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Maintaining Poise
The Fighting Irish need to maintain their composure against Florida State's pressure defense.
Keys to Victory
Contain the Seminoles' Length
The Seminoles' size and length can cause problems for opponents. The Irish will need to crash the boards, box out effectively, and move the ball with purpose.
Control the Pace
Slowing down the game and maintaining ball possession will be key for the Fighting Irish. Limiting turnovers and taking care of the basketball on the road is a must.
Securing the Win
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Consistent Offense
Notre Dame's perimeter game is their strength. They need to be consistent and knock down open shots, and they'll need to make sure they're not settling too much and attacking the basket.
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Defend the Three
The Irish must stay disciplined on defense, limit open looks, and force FSU into tough two-point shots.
Irish Dominance
The Irish have a chance to steal one on the road in Tallahassee. Notre Dame 75, Florida State 71. This should be a hard-fought game between two teams looking to move into the middle of the ACC standings.