Power outage causes Notre Dame at Louisiana-Lafayette game to be moved in second quarter
FINAL | Irish win 91-51
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2?? gyms
1?? basketball family.
Thanks to @RaginCajunsWBB & @RiceWBasketball for the hospitality!
— Notre Dame WBB (@ndwbb) November 23, 2016
When No. 1 Notre Dame traveled to Houston for a Tuesday game against versus Louisiana-Lafayette at the M.O. Campbell Educational Center, the matchup was also supposed to be a homecoming for Brianna Turner. The junior forward grew up in the Houston suburb of Pearland. However, with the the Irish leading, 38-17, at the 2:38 mark in the second quarter, the power went out in the area.
After electricians came to the site and reviewed the situation, the game was moved to Rice University. Unfortunately for Turner’s family and other fans, no one except the teams were allowed at the Rice’s Tudor Fieldhouse. Former Notre Dame star and Dallas Wings guard Skylar Diggins was at the game before it moved; no word on whether she was allowed to view the continuation at Rice.
Notre Dame won 91-51. Turner came off the bench for 16 points and 12 rebounds. Marina Mabrey led the Irish with 27 points.
NCAA All-American & WNBA All-Star sighting!
Great to see our #NDFamily in Texas @SkyDigg4 & @SonsOfTyce!
— Notre Dame WBB (@ndwbb) November 23, 2016
Everything's bigger in Texas??
Including our band from @_Breezy_Briii's alma mater, Manvel HS!
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— Notre Dame WBB (@ndwbb) November 23, 2016
2Q | 2:38 | Pause in action due to power outage in area. Teams have returned to their locker rooms. Will continue to update…
— Notre Dame WBB (@ndwbb) November 23, 2016
Houston, we have a (power outage) problem. ???
— Notre Dame WBB (@ndwbb) November 23, 2016
Update: Electrician is on the way, update as to if game can/will continue will occur then, slated around 8:45pm CT.
— Notre Dame WBB (@ndwbb) November 23, 2016
We have the best fans in the country. 25+ minutes into power outage & doesn't look like anyone has left!! #NDFamily ???
— Notre Dame WBB (@ndwbb) November 23, 2016
Update: resuming game at Rice University. Approx 10pm CT. No fans permitted – thank you for your support, #NDFamily! ???
— Notre Dame WBB (@ndwbb) November 23, 2016
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— Notre Dame WBB (@ndwbb) November 23, 2016
2Q | 2:00 | @_Breezy_Briii resumes play with a layup! We are under way!
Irish up, 40-17! ???
— Notre Dame WBB (@ndwbb) November 23, 2016
