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Notre Dame's Comeback Falls Short vs. FSU
8 Feb
Summary
- Notre Dame lost 82-79 to Florida State after a large deficit.
- Poor free-throw shooting and costly turnovers hurt Notre Dame.
- The loss significantly impacts Notre Dame's ACC tournament chances.
Notre Dame suffered a heartbreaking 82-79 defeat at home against Florida State on Saturday. The Fighting Irish initially struggled, trailing by as many as 18 points and spending 94% of the game behind. Despite a valiant effort that saw them rally to take the lead with under three minutes remaining, they were outplayed down the stretch.
Key factors in the loss included a dismal 0-6 free-throw performance by Carson Towt, a recurring issue for the player, and a season-long problem with turnovers. Notre Dame committed 12 turnovers to Florida State's five, leading to a crucial 14-7 advantage for the Seminoles in points off turnovers.
The loss drops Notre Dame to an 11-13 overall record and a dismal 2-9 in ACC play. With only seven conference games left, this defeat severely damages their chances of qualifying for the ACC tournament, as they are currently tied for 17th place.
Despite the overall negative outcome, sophomore Cole Certa provided a bright spot in the second half, scoring 11 consecutive points for the Irish with three three-pointers and a layup, narrowing the deficit. Notre Dame's next game is on Tuesday night in Dallas against SMU.
