Newsstand: Notre Dame MBB eviscerates Georgia Tech, clinches double bye for ACC Tournament
Notre Dame basketball’s last few games of the 2021-22 regular season fall squarely in the category of “can’t lose” contests. On Saturday, they passed the test with flying colors.
The Irish (21-8, 14-4 ACC) topped Georgia Tech (11-18, 4-14 ACC) 90-56 in South Bend, their largest margin of victory over an ACC opponent since joining the conference nearly a decade ago. Guard Dane Goodwin led all players with 17 points, and the Irish had four of five starters score double-digit points.
As a result of the win, Notre Dame clinched a double bye for the ACC Tournament. They are currently sitting in the No. 2 spot in the conference, one game behind Duke.
BlueandGold.com‘s Patrick Engel has more on the blow out victory here. Notre Dame’s next game is Wednesday at Florida State.
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Tweets of the weekend
Former Irish great Skylar Diggins-Smith returned to watch her alma mater play Louisville on Sunday, and Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman stopped by for a visit.
Notre Dame won the men’s and women’s team titles this weekend at the ACC Fencing Championship. It is the men’s 25th title and the women’s 16th.
Tickets for country music star Garth Brooks‘ May 7 concert at Notre Dame Stadium went on sale on Friday.
Quote of the weekend
“If there’s food involved, I definitely want to be a part of it.”
— Notre Dame offensive line coach Harry Hiestand‘s take on name, image and likeness (NIL) deals
More on Hiestand’s NIL thoughts can be found here.
Headlines of the weekend
Coaching chaos behind him, Notre Dame’s Donovan Hinish is ready to go: Todd Burlage, Blue & Gold
Under Armour Atlanta: Tidbits on Notre Dame targets Hunter Osborne, Monroe Freeling, more: Mike Singer, Blue & Gold
Under Armour Atlanta: Notes on Notre Dame’s top two targets from Georgia: Mike Singer, Blue & Gold
Top-100 OL recruit Monroe Freeling shares initial thoughts on Notre Dame’s Harry Hiestand: Mike Singer, Blue & Gold
Major four-star linebacker target schedules Notre Dame visit: Mike Singer, Blue & Gold
Notre Dame RB Jadarian Price has been under the spotlight but focuses on others: Mike Singer, Blue & Gold
‘A great example of the coaching profession.’ Mike Brey soaks in the rewards of his latest resurgence: Patrick Engel, Blue & Gold
How Gerad Parker is embracing the high expectations of being Notre Dame tight ends coach: Patrick Engel, Blue & Gold
What happened? How Notre Dame women’s basketball suffered another blowout loss to Louisville: Tyler Horka, Blue & Gold
No. 9 Notre Dame hockey completes season sweep of No. 2 Michigan: Tyler Horka, Blue & Gold
Hey Horka! Who is a dark horse breakout candidate for Notre Dame football?: Tyler Horka, Blue & Gold
Why Dara Mabrey decided to return to Notre Dame women’s basketball in 2022-23: Tyler Horka, Blue & Gold
2024 four-star legacy receiver Emmett Mosley talks Notre Dame offer, thoughts on campus: ‘It’s a work of art’: Ashton Pollard, Blue & Gold
Notre Dame safeties coach Chris O’Leary details Brandon Joseph transfer process, skill set: Ashton Pollard, Blue & Gold
2022 walk-on kicker Zac Yoakam details Notre Dame commitment: ‘This is my new home’: Ashton Pollard, Blue & Gold
Notre Dame’s Brandon Joseph ranked the No. 4 defensive transfer in the nation: Ashton Pollard, Blue & Gold
Which Notre Dame transfers are still looking for their next landing spot?: Ashton Pollard, Blue & Gold
Recruiting intel and buzz from UA Next Atlanta Camp: Chad Simmons, On3
WATCH: Mike Brey tells hilarious Coach K story: Justin Rudolph, On3 National News Desk
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