Overview
- Markus Burton scored 24 points and Cole Certa delivered a career-high 22 off the bench as Notre Dame moved to 1-0.
- Northern Arizona transfer Carson Towt tied his career high with 19 rebounds after leading the nation in rebounding last season.
- The Irish poured in 49 second-half points on 64% shooting and finished at 49% from the field.
- Notre Dame’s bench produced 52 points, including freshman Ryder Frost’s 15 on 4-of-5 three-point shooting.
- Notre Dame never trailed and led by as many as 22, though Micah Shrewsberry noted the 19 turnovers and said the team must sustain strong play for longer stretches.