Notre Dame Fighting Irish 69, Boston College Eagles 77
NCAA Men's · 2026-03-07 · Winner: Boston College Eagles
Boston College Eagles defeated Notre Dame Fighting Irish 77–69 on 2026-03-07 in NCAA Men's play, a 8-point result. A 11-0 home team run ending at H2 5:27 swung win probability 34% → 98%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Notre Dame Fighting Irish lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notre Dame Fighting Irish | 33 | 36 | 69 |
| Boston College Eagles | 30 | 47 | 77 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 11-0 home team run ending at H2 5:27 swung win probability 34% → 98%.
Why Notre Dame Fighting Irish lost
- Lost H2 36-47 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 11-0 run ending at H2 5:27 (win probability 34% → 98% for the home side).
- Shot 44.4% eFG vs a 52.3% season average - a cold night.
- Outscored 31-14 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notre Dame Fighting Irish | 8–0 | H1 2:53 | 55% → 20% |
| Boston College Eagles | 9–0 | H2 14:55 | 14% → 58% |
| Boston College Eagles | 11–0 | H2 5:27 | 34% → 98% |