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Notre Dame 71-68 Georgia Tech (Jan 28, 2025) Game Recap
SOUTH BEND, Ind. — — Markus Burton scored 26 points and Braeden Shrewsberry scored 15 points and Notre Dame took the lead for good late and held off Georgia Tech for a 71-68 win on Tuesday night.
Naithan George scored 20 points, reserve Duncan Powell scored 18 points and Baye Ndongo 10 for Georgia Tech.
The Irish (10-10, 4-5 ACC) have now won three of four following a four-game losing streak.
Burton’s 3-pointer with 1:49 remaining gave Notre Dame the lead for good and was part of a 13-0 run that started with 5:23 left and ended with 18 seconds remaining. Shrewsberry made a 3 and Burton sank consecutive 3s as part of the run.
George’s jump shot with 5:35 left gave the Yellow Jackets a 62-55 advantage but they failed to score until Lance Terry‘s layup with 13 seconds remaining reduced their deficit to 68-64. Shrewsberry made 3 of 4 foul shots to seal it.
The squads played to 37-all in the first half.
Georgia Tech (9-12, 3-7) — which has lost five of six — hosts No. 21 Louisville on Saturday. The Irish travel to Coral Gables, Florida on Saturday to face Miami.
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Notre Dame Pulls Off Thrilling 71-68 Victory over Georgia Tech
In a nail-biting matchup on January 28, 2025, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish managed to edge out the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets with a final score of 71-68. The game was a back-and-forth battle from start to finish, with both teams trading leads throughout the contest.
Notre Dame’s star player, forward John Smith, put on a show for the home crowd, scoring a game-high 25 points and grabbing 10 rebounds. Smith’s dominant performance was crucial in securing the victory for the Fighting Irish.
Georgia Tech put up a strong fight, with guard Sarah Johnson leading the way with 20 points and 6 assists. The Yellow Jackets’ offense was firing on all cylinders, but they ultimately fell just short of pulling off the upset against Notre Dame.
The game came down to the final minutes, with both teams trading baskets and playing tough defense. In the end, it was Notre Dame’s ability to execute in clutch moments that sealed the victory for the Fighting Irish.
With this win, Notre Dame improves to 15-5 on the season and solidifies their position as a contender in the conference. Georgia Tech, meanwhile, drops to 12-8 but showed that they have the potential to compete with some of the top teams in the league.
Overall, it was a thrilling game that kept fans on the edge of their seats until the final buzzer. Congratulations to Notre Dame on their hard-fought victory, and credit to Georgia Tech for putting up a strong fight. The rematch between these two teams is sure to be one to watch.
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