Final: Boston College 77, Notre Dame 69.
Key stat: BC 41 FT attempts to NDβs 21. That possession pressure and second-half efficiency swung the game in Chestnut Hill.
Jalen Haralson led the Irish with 21.
Notre Dame finishes the season 13-18 (4-14 ACC).
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π 3:37 2H β Boston College 63, Notre Dame 56 (Media TO). Controlling stat: BC +11 rebounding edge (40β29). That possession advantage is driving the game structure late, fueling BCβs 13β3 surge and giving the Eagles repeated chances to stretch the margin. #NotreDame #BC #CollegeBasketball
π 7:13 2H β Boston College 55, Notre Dame 53 (Media TO). Controlling stat: BC +8 rebounding edge (35β27). That possession advantage is shifting the structure of the game, giving BC extra chances and helping fuel the swing after NDβs 2:09 scoring drought. #NotreDame #BC #CollegeBasketball
π 11:04 2H β Notre Dame 48, Boston College 46 (Media TO). Controlling stat: BC +6 in rebounds (32β26). That extra-possession margin is tightening the game despite ND shooting better overall. If that gap holds, BC will keep generating chances late. #NotreDame #BC #CollegeBasketball
π 11:37 2H β Notre Dame 46, Boston College 44 (Media TO). Controlling stat: BC +6 on the glass (32β26 rebounds). That possession edge is shrinking NDβs margin despite similar shooting efficiency, keeping BC within a single bucket as the tempo tightens. #NotreDame #BC #CollegeBasketball
π 15:52 2H β Notre Dame 41, Boston College 35 (Media TO). Controlling stat: BC shooting 28% (10-36 FG). That inefficiency is shaping the game β ND hasnβt been explosive, but BCβs inability to convert possessions is preserving the Irish cushion. #NotreDame #BC #CollegeBasketball
π Halftime β Notre Dame 33, Boston College 30.
Controlling stat: BC 0 FG last 9:00 (n=13 shots). That scoring drought flipped the efficiency battle late and allowed ND to control tempo despite modest shooting. Right now the Irish defense is dictating the structure of the game.
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π 3:44 1H β Notre Dame 28, Boston College 21 (Media TO). Controlling stat: BC 0-for-its-last-9 FG, scoreless 5:16 stretch (n=9). That drought flipped the efficiency battle and fueled NDβs 6-0 push. Right now the Irish defense is dictating tempo and shot quality. #NotreDame #BC #CollegeBasketball
π 7:58 1H β Boston College 19, Notre Dame 17 (Media TO). Controlling stat: BC shooting 47% (8-17 FG) vs ND 35% (6-17, n=17). Same volume of shots, but BCβs efficiency is producing the small edge. If ND cleans up shot quality, this margin flips quickly. #NotreDame #BC #CollegeBasketball
π 11:40 1H β Boston College 13, Notre Dame 10 (Media Timeout)
Controlling stat: BC shooting 50% (6β12 FG, n=12) vs Notre Dame 33% (4β12, n=12). Early efficiency is tilting the structure of the game
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π 14:23 1H β Notre Dame 7, Boston College 6 (Media Timeout)Early controlling stat: Notre Dame with 0 assists on 3 made field goals. The Irish are getting points, but the offense hasnβt connected yet.
π Starting Five in Chestnut Hill!
Notre Dame rolls out
Certa β’ Haralson β’ Shrewsberry β’ Koehler β’ Towt
Boston College counters with
Payne β’ Forte β’ Hand Jr. β’ Shaw β’ Kapke
Irish bring a 3-guard attack vs BCβs physical lineup. Rebounding and pace will tell the story
Stanfordβs shooting rhythm proved decisive Wednesday night as the Cardinal beat Notre Dame 86β78 at Purcell Pavilion. Ebuka Okorie scored 24 and Jaylen Dent-Smith added 21. Jale Haralson led the Irish with 19. Notre Dame falls to 13-17, 4-13 ACC. #NotreDame
Media timeout β 3:25 2nd: Stanford 75, Notre Dame 68. π
Control factor: key matchup. Ebuka Okorie keeps breaking through for Stanford with 24, answering every Irish push while Cole Certa fuels Notre Dameβs comeback. Purcell, stay loud β still within striking distance. #GoIrish
Media timeout β 7:13 2nd: Stanford 67, Notre Dame 58. π
Control factor: tempo/pace. Stanfordβs guards, led by Ebuka Okorie, keep the game moving and the Irish chasing. Notre Dame trying to steady through Cole Certa. Purcell, stay loud β still time to swing it. #GoIrish
Media timeout β 11:56 2nd: Stanford 55, Notre Dame 51. π
Control factor: scoring drought. Stanford hasnβt hit a FG in nearly 4 minutes while Cole Certa sparks the Irish run from deep. Momentum shifting. Purcell, stay loud β this oneβs tightening. #GoIrish
Media timeout β 14:51 2nd: Stanford 54, Notre Dame 44. π
Control factor: Stanfordβs shooting rhythm. The Cardinal are finishing possessions while Ebuka Okorie keeps the offense flowing. Irish fighting on the glass, but still searching for a bucket. Purcell, stay loud. #GoIrish
Halftime at Purcell: Stanford 45, Notre Dame 37. π
The vibe: frustration mixed with fight. Stanfordβs hot shooting set the tone early, but this one still feels like a grind waiting to turn.
Second half coming β Irish fans, bring the energy. #NotreDame #NotreDameBasketball
Media timeout 1:50 1st β Stanford 42, Notre Dame 35. π
Fast-paced first half with Ebuka Okorie fueling Stanfordβs hot shooting, while Braeden Shrewsberry keeps the Irish in it. Cardinal guards pushing tempo and spacing the floor. Stanford scoreless last 2 minutes, though.
Media timeout 6:42 1st β Stanford 38, Notre Dame 28. π
Stanfordβs offense rolling β Ebuka Okorie leading the scoring surge as the Cardinal hit a quick 6β0 run. Notre Dame leaning on Brady Koehler inside, but Stanford guards are dictating tempo.
Irish fans, hang in. #GoIrish
Media timeout 11:17 1st β Stanford 20, Notre Dame 17. π
Up-tempo start at Purcell. Ebuka Okorie pushing the Cardinal offense, while Brady Koehler continues to pace the Irish inside. Guards attacking early, bigs battling on the glass.
Buckle up β this oneβs moving. #NotreDame #GoIrish #ACCbasketball
Media timeout #1 at Purcell: Notre Dame 9, Stanford 8. π
Physical early tone β Brady Koehler already with 8 for the Irish, while Benny Gealer and AJ Rohosy are active for Stanford. Guards probing, but the paint already matters.
Settle in β this one feels gritty. #NotreDame
Starting lineups are in at Purcell Pavilion. π
Notre Dame rolls with Logan Imes, Cole Certa, Braeden Shrewsberry, Brady Koehler and Carson Towt.
Stanford counters with Ebuka Okorie, Benny Gealer, AJ Rohosy, Jaylen Thompson and Aidan Cammann.
Guards vs size tonight. Buckle up. #NotreDame #GoIrish
Final from the Yum Center: #NotreDame survives Louisville 65β62. π₯
Key stat: LOU 0 FG over the final 4:59 as the Irish close with defense + poise. Big road win, big composure moment.
#GoIrish #CollegeBasketball
End of the 3rd at the Yum Center: #NotreDame clings to a 50β45 lead after Louisville pushes back. π₯ Irish absorb the run and head to the fourth with everything on the line. Buckle up in Louisville. βοΈ
#GoIrish #ACCBasketball #CollegeBasketball
Halftime at the Yum Center: #NotreDame surges to a 36β24 lead after a dominant 2Q run. π₯ De Jesus and Hidalgo pace a locked-in Irish group as ND flips the game before the break. Plenty left, but momentum is real. βοΈ
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Notre Dame outlasted NC State 96β90 in OT, and the key stat says why: the Irish shot 48% from three and went 3-for-4 in overtime, winning the extra session 15β9. Shot-making + poise inside Purcell Pavilion sealed it. βοΈπ
β‘ Notre Dame forced OT at the line, NC State missed at the horn, and now five extra minutes decide it. Energy in South Bend is electric, fouls everywhere, and momentum is hanging by a thread. This is must-see ACC hoops. π
β±οΈ 2:49 left β NC State 81, Notre Dame 74. Key stat: both teams in the bonus, whistles and free throws deciding every possession. Purcell Pavilion is electric as this ACC game turns into a sprint to the finish. π₯
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β±οΈ MEDIA TIMEOUT 7:35 2H β NC State 71, Notre Dame 67. Key stat: Irish now in the bonus, turning pressure into points as Purcell Pavilion erupts. ACC game on a knifeβs edge right now. π₯
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