Top 10 3-point shooters in Notre Dame women’s basketball history
Geoffrey Clark
·3 min read
Several months back, former Notre Dame guard Jackie Youngadvanced to the finals of the annual WNBA 3-Point Contest. But nobody was going to beat Sabrina Ionescu, whose final-round score of 37 was higher than even the highest score ever recorded in the NBA version of the contest. Almost immediately, many wondered how Ionescu would favor in a shootout with NBA 3-point king Stephen Curry.
This past NBA All-Star Weekend, fans got their wish. It was the highlight of the weekend with Curry needing the final rack to beat Ionescu, 29-26. There are hopes that something like this can continue next year and beyond, especially with women’s basketball increasing in popularity.
While we contemplate the future of women’s basketball and only can guess what it holds, we know who’s helped lay the groundwork for that future. Among them are the top 3-point shooters in Notre Dame history. Since 3-pointers are the latest thing to bring male and female basketball players together, let’s see who rounds out the top 10 for the Irish:
Marina Mabrey - 274
Apr 5, 2019; Tampa, FL, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish guard Marina Mabrey (3) shoots the ball over UConn Huskies guard Christyn Williams (13) during the first half in the semifinals of the women’s Final Four of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at Amalie Arena. Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Alicia Ratay - 262
30 Mar 2001: Alicia Ratay #22 of Notre Dame takes a shot against Connecticut during the semifinals of the NCAA Womens Final Four at the Savvis Center in St. Louis, Missouri. Notre Dame beat Connecticut 90-75. Elsa/ALLSPORT
Sheila McMillen - 249
Jan 26, 2019; South Bend, IN, USA; A basketball sits on the court during the game between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Virginia Cavaliers at the Purcell Pavilion. Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports
Beth Morgan - 231
28 Mar 1997: Beth Morgan of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish drives to the basket as Chamique Holdsclaw of the Tennessee Volunteers guards her during a playoff game at Riverfront Coliseum in Cincinnati, Ohio. Tennessee won the game 80 – 66. Jonathan Daniel-Getty Images
Michaela Mabrey - 228
Feb 22, 2016; Tallahassee, FL, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish guard Michaela Mabrey (23) shoots a three point shot past Florida State Seminoles forward Ivey Slaughter (23) during the game at the Tucker Center (Tallahassee). Melina Vastola-USA TODAY Sports
Arike Ogunbowale - 218
Feb 25, 2018; South Bend, IN, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish guard Arike Ogunbowale (24) shoots over North Carolina State Wolfpack guard Kai Crutchfield (3) in the second half at the Purcell Pavilion. Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports
Niele Ivey - 190
01 Apr 2001: Niele Ivey #33 of Notre Dame shoots the in the finals of the NCAA Women’s Final Four at the Savvis Center in St.Louis, Missouri. Notre Dame won 68-66. Andy Lyons/ALLSPORT
Megan Duffy - 160
Nov. 29, 2005; South Bend, IN USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish point guard (13) Megan Duffy dribbles the ball upcourt in the second half against the Iona Gaels. Notre Dame won 74-55. Photo By Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports
Brittany Mallory - 153
Mar 26, 2011; Dayton, OH, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish guard Brittany Mallory (22) takes a shot during the second half of the semifinals of the Dayton regional of the 2011 NCAA women’s basketball tournament against the Oklahoma Sooners at Dayton Arena.Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports
Madison Cable - 152
Dec 12, 2015; Fort Worth, TX, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish guard Madison Cable (22) shoots a three point shot against the TCU Horned Frogs during the first half at Daniel-Meyer Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
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