Breaking: Bellarmine Knights Women’s Basketball Falls to Notre Dame, 110-38, Wrapping Up Non-Conference Play at 2-11; Next Up: ASUN conference Opener Against Queens on New Year’s Day
Bellarmine Women’s Basketball Concludes Non-Conference Slate, Turns Focus to ASUN Play
SOUTH BEND, Ind. — The Bellarmine University Knights women’s basketball team wrapped up its non-conference schedule on Sunday, falling 110-38 to the 20th-ranked Notre Dame Fighting Irish on the road. With the result, the Knights ended the first half of their season with a 2-11 overall record.
Uphill Battle Against Power Conference Opponent
Facing their fourth power conference foe in five games, the Knights found themselves in a tough spot against the Fighting Irish. The hosts sparked an early 10-0 run, but Bellarmine battled back, trimming the deficit to six with a 5-0 spurt, including five points from Rose Jamison.
Did you know? Only 3.3% of Division I teams faced four power conference opponents in their first 14 games this season.
However, Notre Dame responded with a 22-5 surge to close the first quarter and maintained control throughout the contest.
Jamison, Hyman Lead Knights in Loss
Senior Rose Jamison paced the Knights’ offense with a team-high 17 points, shooting 6-of-13 from the field and 3-of-4 from the free-throw line. She also grabbed eight rebounds, matching her career high.
Jamison’s performance followed her 20-point outing at Arizona on Thursday, marking her second consecutive double-digit scoring effort against a power conference opponent. Her 11 first-half points kept the Knights within striking distance before the Irish pulled away.
Sophomore Kayce Hyman contributed nine points on 4-of-10 shooting, all coming in the second half. Sophomore center Haya Abdel Aal added five points, scoring both attempts after being fouled, and snagged seven boards off the bench.
ASUN Conference Play Awaits
As the calendar turns to 2026, the Knights begin ASUN conference play with a home tilt against Queens (NC) on New Year’s Day at 6:30 PM. Bellarmine will aim to carry over the lessons learned from their challenging non-conference slate into conference play.
Pro Tip: Keep an eye on how the Knights’ experience against power conference opponents impacts their play in ASUN conference games. The early tests could pay dividends down the stretch.
FAQ
Q: How many games did Bellarmine play against power conference opponents in their first 14 games?
A: The Knights faced four power conference teams in their first 14 games.
Q: What was Rose Jamison’s scoring output in her previous game against a power conference team?
A: Jamison scored 20 points at Arizona on Thursday.
Q: When does ASUN conference play begin for Bellarmine?
A: The Knights kick off ASUN play on New Year’s Day against Queens (NC).
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