The Notre Dame Fighting Irish secured a thrilling 96-90 overtime victory against NC State, showing impressive resilience after a challenging season. Key contributions came from Cole Certa, who scored 32 points, including 12 in overtime, Jalen Haralson with 25 points, and Braeden Shrewsberry, who added 16 points. The strong second-half performance was pivotal, with the trio combining for all 43 points in that period. The win marks an important turnaround for the Irish, improving their overtime record to 2-1 this season.

By the Numbers
  • Cole Certa: 32 points, 12 points in overtime, 3-3 from three-point range in OT
  • Jalen Haralson: 25 points, 20 in second half, 9-10 from free-throw line
State of Play
  • Notre Dame improved to 13-16 overall and 4-12 in the ACC.
  • NC State, despite the loss, holds a 19-10 overall record and 10-6 in the ACC.
What's Next

The Irish will host their home finale against Stanford on March 4, aiming to build momentum from the NC State victory.

Bottom Line

This win could be a turning point for the Fighting Irish, showcasing their potential and grit, as they prepare for their final game in the regular season.