I think Notre Dame was in regardless of the result of tonight's game, but there would be continued rooting for the favorites to win conference tournaments and some nervous fans Sunday.  Now?  The Irish are most definitely in and just playing for seeding and maybe - just maybe - their first trip to the Big East title game.

After a really rough start to the game where Notre Dame couldn't hit a shot, were turning the ball over and looked generally lost, Luke Harangody came in and helped get the Irish a lead they never relinquished.  Harangody looked great, scoring out of the post, crashing the offensive boards and keeping the offense moving while putting up a double-double.  Tory Jackson had another big second half and Carleton Scott continued his stellar play, although he was limited by foul trouble.

Again, the Irish did not shoot well (3 for 11 from 3, 7 for 14 from the stripe), but they played great defense, were opportunistic in transition and were never really threatened down the stretch.  Notre Dame plays Pittsburgh tomorrow night at 7pm, a team they beat handily back in South Bend to start this win streak.  The Panthers will be rested and typically play very well in this Big East tournament, but it's always fun to play with house money.

WE'RE DANCING, PEOPLE.