Notre Dame Rolls Past LIU 89–67 in Opener as Burton Scores 24, Certa Sets Career High, Towt Pulls 19 Rebounds

Overview

• Irish burst to a 23–5 lead and took a 40–25 halftime edge before shooting 64% after the break for 49 second‑half points.
• Sophomore Cole Certa supplied 22 off the bench and freshman Ryder Frost added 15 on 5-of-6 shooting to highlight the rotation’s depth.
• Northern Arizona transfer Carson Towt tied his career high with 19 rebounds as Notre Dame controlled the glass.
• Notre Dame held the NEC preseason favorite to 38.2% shooting and forced 15 turnovers.
• Ball security lagged despite the win with 19 turnovers by the Irish.