The Notre Dame Fighting Irish came into Saturday looking to add a bright spot to the season by pulling off the upset against the #7 ranked Virginia Cavaliers.
Virginia opened up scoring for the game from the free throw line after both teams’ first two possessions came up empty. Ryan would respond with a shot from deep to open up scoring for the Irish. Both teams would alternate baskets, with Virginia up 7–5 heading into the first timeout just under 5 minutes in. Goodwin would end a three-minute drought from the field for the Irish from deep with 13 minutes remaining in the half.