Rex Pflueger Is Out For The Season

Unfortunately injuries are a part of the game but for Notre Dame’s senior guard Rex Pflueger his season ended way to soon!

First of all, I want to thank everyone who has reached out to me with kind words and positivity for both my family and myself!" Pflueger wrote in the post. "I am saddened to find out that I did in fact tear my ACL in our last game against Purdue. ... But at least I didn't break any bones so that's awesome lol. This is just one of life's crazy tests that I have prepared myself for with the loving help of my family and my friends." “according to http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/25559289/rex-pflueger-notre-dame-fighting-irish-miss-rest-season

Pflueger, a 6-foot-6 wing, suffered the injury during the Fighting Irish's 88-80 win over Purdue on Saturday. “according to http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/25559289/rex-pflueger-notre-dame-fighting-irish-miss-rest-season

He has been a consistent member of Mike Brey's rotation for the last four seasons. Pflueger came off the bench as a freshman, but hit the game winner against Stephen F. Austin in the 2016 NCAA tournament. After continuing as a role player as a sophomore, Pflueger moved into the starting lineup last season and averaged 8.0 points, 4.3 rebounds and 3.2 assists. “according to http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/25559289/rex-pflueger-notre-dame-fighting-irish-miss-rest-season

As a senior, Pflueger was averaging 8.1 points, 4.7 rebounds and 4.3 assists, while shooting 38.9 percent from 3-point range. He had 10 assists in 30 minutes during the win over Purdue on Saturday. “according to http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/25559289/rex-pflueger-notre-dame-fighting-irish-miss-rest-season

Notre Dame is 7-3 and hosts Binghamton on Tuesday. “according to http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/25559289/rex-pflueger-notre-dame-fighting-irish-miss-rest-season