The Lady Jackets encountered their first bout of adversity of the season during the recent stretch of games, losing heartbreaking games while missing key contributors. The Jackets were unable to overcome a highly touted Notre Dame team, losing 66-81, but when many were counting Tech out, the Jackets played one of their most dominant games of the season, demolishing Clemson 89-65.
After losing their undefeated record in double overtime against Virginia Tech and subsequently losing to Louisville, the Lady Jackets looked to rediscover their form against No. 3-ranked Notre Dame Fighting Irish and Clemson Tigers. The Jackets would be without freshman guard Dani Carnegie due to injury, one of their best players and arguably the best freshman in the ACC in the crucial matchups.