A top 10 bout between No. 1 South Carolina Gamecocks and No. 8 NC State Wolfpack highlights a busy game list that includes No. 24 Michigan Wolverines going on the road to face Notre Dame Fighting Irish.
The Gamecocks return to the Colonial Life Arena after two victories in the Bad Boy Mowers Crossover Classic against South Dakota and, at the time, the 21st ranked Gonzaga, after opening the season with an adjustment against the College of Charleston. NC State hits the road for the first time this season, after two home games against North Florida and NC Central.
Both teams have the depth to break each other’s 2-0 record early in the season.
Highlights: SEC player of the week, Destanni Henderson, has a reason to be a stick
Highlights: Kayla Jones is not afraid to lead the pack
The Wolverines opened the season in 25th place and moved up one position after Notre Dame – ranked 22nd at the start of the season – lost at the opening of the season to Ohio, despite Dara Mabrey’s 34 career highlights. Fighting Irish recovered with a convincing victory over Miami (Ohio). For Michigan, it was two easy wins over Central Michigan and Oakland led by junior Naz Hillmon, who scored 61 points at the start of the season, including his 35-point career record against Oakland.
Can the Irish, under coach Niele Ivey in the first year, be able to tie their record with the Wolverines?
Highlights: Top ten player of the week Naz Hillmon bites Wolverines a lot
Highlights: Double-digit efforts can do this for Dame
Here’s what to expect from these matches and how to watch:
Game information
Notre Dame Fighting Irish (1-1) vs. No. 24 Michigan Wolverines (2-0)
What to watch: Notre Dame is a team led by the guard with an initial team consisting of four guards and a pole player. For Michigan, Naz Hillmon is the focal point of the attack and it will be up to first-year striker Maddy Westbeld to defend it. Dara Mabrey was goalless in Notre Dame’s last game after opening the season with 34 points. Notre Dame will need Mabrey to leave if they want to be upset at home.
When: Thursday, December 3 at 6 pm ET
Where: Purcell Pavilion, South Bend, IN
How to watch: ACC Network
South Carolina’s No. 1 Gamecocks (2-0) vs. No. 8 NC State Wolfpack (2-0)
What to watch: Zia Cooke and Destanni Henderson are South Carolina’s top scorers, each averaging 17.7 points in the first two games. Kayla Crutchfield upgraded her game to start the season for Wolfpack. The match to be watched will be Elissa Cunane against Aliyah Boston – two of the best post-players in the country face off.
When: Thursday, December 3rd, at 7 pm ET
Where: Colonial Life Arena, Columbia, SC
How to watch: ESPN2