Skylar Diggins scored 17 of her 25 points in the first half, and No. 5 Notre Dame pulled away late in a 72-63 victory over Central Michigan on Thursday night.
Ariel Braker added 10 points and eight rebounds to help the Fighting Irish (5-0) close November undefeated for the first time since the 2009-10 season.
Jessica Green scored 19 points for Central Michigan (2-3).
In the program's first home game against a top-5 team, the Chippewas played like they belonged. The teams exchanged leads nine times in the first half before Notre Dame took a 40-39 lead at the break.
Notre Dame opened the second half on a 7-0 run but Central Michigan pulled within one with under 12 minutes to play. The Fighting Irish didn't truly pull away until Diggins hit a free throw for a 70-60 lead with 45 seconds to play.
Friday, May 17 2013 7:27 PM EDT2013-05-17 23:27:39 GMT
Police have made an arrest in connection to another man's drug overdose. An investigation began after a 23 year old Benzie county man overdosed on heroin. Police then searched a home in Benzonia Township
Police have made an arrest in connection to another man's drug overdose. An investigation began after a 23 year old Benzie county man overdosed on heroin. Police then searched a home in Benzonia Township
Friday, May 17 2013 7:46 PM EDT2013-05-17 23:46:15 GMT
Marion Schools were placed on lockdown today as a precaution. Police say there was no direct threat to the school, but someone in the neighboring area to the school was making suicidal threats. 9&10's
Marion Schools were placed on lockdown today as a precaution. Police say there was no direct threat to the school, but someone in the neighboring area to the school was making suicidal threats. 9&10's
Friday, May 17 2013 8:02 PM EDT2013-05-18 00:02:49 GMT
According to the Michigan Lottery's Facebook page, a winning Powerball ticket was purchased in Isabella county. The winning ticket was sold at the Marathon gas station in Blanchard. Tune in tonight to
According to the Michigan Lottery's Facebook page, a winning Powerball ticket was purchased in Isabella county. The winning ticket was sold at the Marathon gas station in Blanchard. Tune in tonight to
Friday, May 17 2013 7:45 PM EDT2013-05-17 23:45:51 GMT
Shortly after 7 AM today, police were alerted to reports of a man walking across M-75 in Charlevoix County with a handgun and blood on his shirt. The location was within a close proximity of four schools,
Shortly after 7 AM today, police were alerted to reports of a man walking across M-75 in Charlevoix County with a handgun and blood on his shirt. The location was within a close proximity of four schools,
Friday, May 17 2013 6:41 PM EDT2013-05-17 22:41:46 GMT
Traverse City police have arrested a man, after they say child porn was found on his computer.Police tell 9&10 News that James Knight had an online support service repair his computer back in September.The
Traverse City police have arrested a man, after they say child porn was found on his computer.Police tell 9&10 News that James Knight had an online support service repair his computer back in September.The
Friday, May 17 2013 10:47 PM EDT2013-05-18 02:47:01 GMT
No winners in Wednesday's Powerball drawing, and, the jackpot just keeps on growing. The jackpot for Saturday's drawing now sits at $600,000,000. The Beacon and Bridge in Cadillac say they've been selling
No winners in Wednesday's Powerball drawing, and, the jackpot just keeps on growing. The jackpot for Saturday's drawing now sits at $600,000,000. The Beacon and Bridge in Cadillac say they've been selling
Friday, May 17 2013 5:42 PM EDT2013-05-17 21:42:44 GMT
A Chippewa county community is mourning the loss of a little boy this week. Friends and family gathered for a funeral service today to honor Zeke's short life. He was just 3 years old. The funeral
A Chippewa county community is mourning the loss of a little boy this week. Friends and family gathered for a funeral service today to honor Zeke's short life. He was just 3 years old. The funeral
Friday, May 17 2013 8:42 PM EDT2013-05-18 00:42:49 GMT
Thousands of cyclists are gearing up for a once in a lifetime bike tour. More than 4,000 cyclists will bike together, 51 miles, for the Zoo-De-Mackinac Bike Bash. Many are preparing for the tour by
Thousands of cyclists are gearing up for a once in a lifetime bike tour. More than 4,000 cyclists will bike together, 51 miles, for the Zoo-De-Mackinac Bike Bash. Many are preparing for the tour by