The No. 4 ranked Michigan Wolverines (27-9-1) are scheduled to face a familiar opponent in the semifinals of the Big Ten Tournament and the only conference opponent whom they have not beaten this season: Notre Dame.
The Fighting Irish (27-10) are ranked eighth nationally and are coming off a come-from-behind series victory against the Wisconsin Badgers in the quarterfinals. While Notre Dame struggled against an inferior Wisconsin squad last week, its confidence will not be lacking entering tonight’s game.
Notre Dame is 8-2 in its last 10 games against Michigan and has won seven straight games at Yost Arena.