The 'Len' Zone
Notre Dame Basketball: A Tale of Two Halves
Notre Dame's against Georgia Tech revealed both struggles and resilience.

by Len Clark

First Half Irish Struggles
28.1%
Shooting Percentage
Season-low first half shooting performance
19
Halftime Deficit
Points trailing Georgia Tech at the break
43-24
Halftime Score
Georgia Tech's commanding lead at halftime
Second Half Resurgence
1
Improved Shooting
60% field goal percentage in second half
2
Davis' Dominance
Tae Davis scored 22 points after halftime
3
Narrowed Gap
Cut deficit to 3 points with 6 minutes left
Standout Performances
Tae Davis
  • 27 points (career-high tie)
  • 7 rebounds, 3 assists
  • Third straight 20+ point game
Matt Allocco
  • 15 points
  • 7 assists (season-high tie)
  • 18 assists in last 3 games
Braeden Shrewsberry
  • 12 points
  • All points from 3-pointers
Game-Changing Moments

1

Early Drought
0-for-5 start put Irish behind 7-1

2

Georgia Tech's Run
17-4 run expanded lead to 28-16

3

Second Half Surge
Davis scored 7 points in 3 minutes

4

Late Game Push
Irish cut deficit to 69-66 with 6 minutes left
Final Score
Notre Dame
75 points
60% second half shooting
Strong individual performances
Georgia Tech
86 points
60.7% first half shooting
Crucial 10-2 run to seal victory
Looking Ahead
Next Game
vs. North Carolina Tar Heels
Date and Time
Saturday, Jan. 4, Noon ET
Venue
Sold-out Purcell Pavilion
Broadcast
CBS
Key Takeaways

Resilience
Strong second-half comeback shows team's fighting spirit

Consistency Needed
Address first-half struggles for future success

Star Power
Davis and Allocco emerging as key players

Fan Support
Upcoming sold-out game highlights strong backing