A Weekend Recap

Notre Dame got revenge over Villanova this weekend after the Wildcats upset the Irish just ten days earlier. The game was the first win for the Irish since losing freshman star Kyle Mcalarney. Mcalarney was dismissed from the university and the team after being arrested for possession of marijuana. You could see the Irish struggling without him. In order for this team to keep its top 25 ranking they will need to get big games out of Russell Carter. Carter must be able to control the tempo of the game. His rebounding numbers must pick up and he needs to stop taking low percentage shots. He is already a solid candidate for conference player of the year but he needs to pick up his play for the Irish if they want to be a solid contender in March. Pitt pounded St. John's to improve to 19-3 and their best start in conference play. Louisville nudged Syracuse to spoil Jim Boheim's 1,000 game. Georgetown, Providence, and Rutgers all won this weekend as well. Marquette beat South Florida for their fourth straight victory. A solid week ahead with Pitt at Villanova on Monday. Notre Dame plays Syracuse on Tuesday and the weekend has Providence at Marquette.