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Irish Rally Powers Past Bellarmine 86-79
20 Nov
Summary
- Notre Dame secured an 86-79 win, improving their season record to 3-1.
- A significant 25-5 scoring run in the second half propelled the Irish to victory.
- Markus Burton led the team with 25 points, supported by Jalen Haralson's 16.
The Notre Dame Men's Basketball team secured their third win of the season, defeating Bellarmine 86-79 and remaining undefeated at home. The Fighting Irish overcame early offensive challenges by orchestrating a pivotal 25-5 scoring run that spanned the end of the first half and the beginning of the second, establishing a commanding lead.
Key contributors included junior point guard Markus Burton, who poured in 25 points and dished out a season-high four assists. Freshman Jalen Haralson continued his strong performance with 16 points, while graduate forward Carson Towt notched his second double-double of the season, grabbing 11 rebounds to complement his 12 points.
Despite a late surge from Bellarmine, Notre Dame's clutch free-throw shooting in the closing moments secured the victory. The Irish will now prepare for the 2025 Players Era Championship in Las Vegas, facing tough opponents like Kansas and Rutgers.
