The only thing missing was Lou Holtz in the stands … or maybe Digger Phelps.
Sunday started Notre Dame week for the University of Miami basketball programs. The Fighting Irish women, ranked seventh in the nation, defeated No. 14 Miami 67-55 at the Watsco Center.
On Thursday, Notre Dame’s men, ranked 23rd, will take their turn visiting Miami as the Canes will get a chance for a split.
As for Sunday’s game between the Atlantic Coast Conference rivals, Miami (13-3, 2-2) was right there after the first half, trailing 30-29. But Notre Dame (15-2, 3-1) pulled away in the second half.