With March Madness tipping off this week, it’s the perfect time to look back at one of Notre Dame basketball’s most thrilling tournament runs under head coach Mike Brey. In 2015, the Irish stormed their way into the Sweet 16 and put on an unforgettable performance against Wichita State. Led by a high-powered offense and a team that thrived under pressure, Notre Dame’s second-half explosion left the Shockers stunned and propelled the Irish to their first Elite Eight appearance since 1979. Let’s rewind to that electric night in Cleveland.
The below snippet, written by Mike Monaco, is from the Friday, March 27th, 2015 Issue of The Observer.