Niele Ivey apologizes to Notre Dame fans after the loss of Florida State

No. 3 Notre lady suffered his second loss in a row when the Irish could not overcome number 24 State Florida 86-81 at home on Thursday evening.

While the first game of the skid went against the street NC stateThe defeat against the Seminols hit another chord for Notre Dame head coach Niele Ivey. The loss ended the 13-game victory of the Irish at home, which caused iber to address the fans who saw the Irish personally after the game.

“I apologize to the fans,” said Ivey and started the press conference after the game. “I thought the fans were extremely supportive as they were always. I am grateful that you are out here. A senior night, it is difficult to have a game like this. I always have the feeling that Senior Nights should be an opportunity to honor our seniors. I talked about that when I went into the changing room.

“… I am only grateful that the fans come out. Was a very disappointing performance. We have to get to work again. We are lucky that we have another opportunity to have Louisville at home on Sunday. “

Ivey was particularly frustrated about her team's defensive performance during the game. Despite the five-point difference in the end result, the state of Florida would lead up to 12 points during the competition. However, this happened after the Irish, which were listed in the first half with up to 15 points.

Ultimately, the seminols came through in the second quarter with 30-17 Notre lady and brought them in third place for another six points. They would pursue the state of Florida with 10 points in the second quarter.

“I didn't think we were trapped four quarters,” said Ivey. “I thought the state of Florida did a really great job when her guards were downhill. I thought Timpson was really good from the inner presence. We did not show our grit defensively. This is an area when your trainer has to fix it. I have to get better. I have to fix that for this team. “

Notre Dame has now lost his last two matchups after she had previously classified number 1 in the AP Top 25 survey. On Sunday, March 2, against No. 25, you have a game in your regular season plan Louisville at home. This serves as a must-win-Matchup for the Fighting Irish, which no longer control their fate when it comes to the regular seasonal ACC championship.

Tip-off is planned for Noon et and is broadcast live on ESPN.