Following a 75-60 home defeat to Louisville, Notre Dame men’s basketball head coach Micah Shrewsberry delivered a passionate postgame address, expressing deep frustration over the lack of support from the Fighting Irish fan base. The loss marked Notre Dame’s fourth in five games, dropping their season record to 11-14.

 

In his postgame remarks, Shrewsberry highlighted the overwhelming presence of Louisville supporters at Purcell Pavilion, stating, “I sat there and watched more Louisville fans in here than Notre Dame people. And that’s embarrassing.” He took responsibility for the team’s current struggles but emphasized his commitment to revitalizing the program: “Yes, I got us in this predicament, but don’t come back when we’re winning, because we’re turning this around, man. You better believe that.” citeturn0search16

 

Shrewsberry also addressed critics and urged continued support for his players: “I understand that a lot of people have quit on us… If you hate me, absolutely, man. Great. If you think I suck, if you think I can’t coach, I’m with you, man. Good. Good for you, because you’re allowed to have opinions.” He continued, “Don’t give up on these kids, man. What have they done for people to give up on them?” citeturn0search16

 

The coach’s frustration culminated in a dramatic exit from the press conference, where he knocked a microphone away and stormed out of the interview room. citeturn0search3

 

On the opposing side, Louisville’s head coach, Pat Kelsey, expressed satisfaction with his team’s performance, noting their 20th win of the season. citeturn0search1

 

The game itself saw Notre Dame starting strong, with early contributions from players like Braeden Shrewsberry and Sir Mohammed. However, Louisville gained momentum with key plays from Reyne Smith and Chucky Hepburn, eventually securing a decisive lead in the second half. Despite efforts from Markus Burton and Tae Davis to close the gap, the Cardinals maintained control, leading to the final 75-60 outcome. citeturn0news19

 

As the season progresses, Shrewsberry’s impassioned plea underscores the challenges faced by the Notre Dame program and the importance of unwavering support from its fan base during this rebuilding phase.

 

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