No. 13 Notre Dame to Host Detroit Mercy at Purcell Pavilion

No. 13 Notre Dame returns home to Purcell Pavilion on Tuesday night to host Detroit Mercy, looking to build on a dominant 123-40 victory over Stonehill.

Fightingirish.com reported that Friday’s win marked the second-most points in program history and the largest home margin of victory for the Irish, narrowly missing an all-time record set at Mercer in 2011.

The matchup brings together two former Midwestern Collegiate Conference foes for a 7 p.m. tip-off broadcast on ACCNX. Notre Dame enters the contest at 2-0, while Detroit Mercy arrives at 2-1 following wins against Michigan-Dearborn and Valparaiso alongside an 84-50 loss at Illinois on Nov. 4, according to fightingirish.com.

Fightingirish.com noted that six Irish players scored in double-figures during Friday’s historic blowout. Hannah Hidalgo led the charge with 27 points and 10 steals, securing her seventh career game with at least 20 points and 10 steals—the most by any player this century.

Leah Macy contributed 24 points, eight boards, and six assists. Meanwhile, ACC Freshman of the Week Jacy Abii posted 17 points, 14 rebounds, seven assists, six steals, and four blocks, making her the only player in the country to log a 10-10-4-4-4 stat line this season.

Anaya Hardy added 17 points and 11 rebounds for her first double-double of the year. Jenica Lewis chipped in 15 points, Madison St. Rose scored 13, and Bella Ragone, Amari Byles, and Maya Gin each recorded their first collegiate points, as reported by fightingirish.com.

Detroit Mercy relies heavily on Paula Lopez, who averages 15.3 points per contest, and Stephanie Utomi, who contributes 12.7 points and 8.3 rebounds per game, according to fightingirish.com.

Historically, the matchup favors the hosts heavily. Fightingirish.com records that Notre Dame is 22-2 all-time against Detroit Mercy, including a pristine 12-0 mark on their home floor.