sentences:  The Eagles gladly accepted and headed up to South Bend, Ind., to face Notre Dame and Big East player of the year Pat Garrity on Wednesday, March 12, 1997.ORU went into the game with wins in 12 of its last 13 games, but whatever the reason, the Golden Eagles did not show up to play against the Fighting Irish.Notre Dame only led by six at the half (35-29), but extended its lead to as many as 18 points in the second period (74-56 at 0