Breaking Down Santa Clara’s Non-Conference Schedule
By Josh Horton
Mar 15, 2013; New York, NY, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish guard Jerian Grant (22) dribbles the ball as Louisville Cardinals guard Russ Smith (2) gives chase during the first half of a semifinal game of the Big East tournament at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Debby Wong-USA TODAY Sports
Notre Dame
Friday, November 22nd. South Bend, Indiana.
Last Season: 25-10 (11-7 Big East). NCAA Tournament First Round.
The Fighting Irish are the toughest test for Santa Clara this season in the non-conference slate. Notre Dame will sport one of the best backcourts in not only the ACC, but the entire nation. Jerian Grant (13.3 PPG, 5.5 APG), Eric Atkins (11.2 PPG, 5.5 APG), and Pat Connaughton (8.9 PPG, 4.7 RPG) will be a handful for the Santa Clara guards. Senior point guard Evan Roquemore will have a lot of trouble with this trio of stellar guards.