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Notre Dame Looks To Continue Their ACC Dominance As They Host Virginia

Notre Dame 17-3 6-1 looks to continue to roll in the ACC.

Notre Dame is coming off an 84-66 win Saturday over Syracuse which was it's first when squaring off with in league play with Syracuse while the 18 point margin is the largest for Notre Dame since they defeated Syracuse by a score of 83-63 on January 21. 1998. "according to http://www.und.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/012117aaa.html

V.J Beachem led the way for Notre Dame with 30 points and was 12-22 shooting while he also contributed seven rebounds to go along with two blocks and an assist. "according to http://www.und.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/012117aaa.html

Matt Farrell also contributed to the scoring effort with 15 points while he dished out nine assists."according to http://www.und.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/012117aaa.html

Bonzie Colson also contributed for Notre Dame as he had 14 points to go along with 14 rebounds. "according to http://www.und.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/012117aaa.html

Virginia meanwhile has a record of 15-3 while they're are 4-2 in the ACC are coming off a 62-49 win over Georgia Tech where Marial Shayok led the way with 19 points while London Perrantes contributed 11 points. "according to http://www.virginiasports.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/012117aab.html

Virginia is known for playing at a slow pace, can Mike Brey and the Fighting Irish speed up the tempo and play at their tempo throughout the game? 

Tip-off is set for 8:00 pm. The game will be televised on ESPNU.