- Matchup: Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. Stanford Cardinal
- Date: Tuesday, December 30, 2025
- Venue: Maples Pavilion, Stanford, CA
- Broadcast: ESPN2
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The Notre Dame Fighting Irish (9-4) are set to visit Maples Pavilion this Tuesday to clash with the Stanford Cardinal (11-2).
In their most recent outing, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish suffered a narrow defeat to IPFW, finishing with a final score of 72-69. The Irish committed 18 personal fouls, while IPFW recorded 17. Notre Dame managed to sink 11 of their 35 attempts beyond the arc, whereas IPFW achieved a free throw percentage of 76.5%, converting 13 of 17 attempts. On the boards, IPFW secured a total of 25 rebounds (7 offensive, 18 defensive) while Notre Dame grabbed 37 rebounds (9 offensive). On the offensive end, Notre Dame shot 40.0% from the field (24 out of 60) and made 7 of 27 three-point attempts.
Jalen Haralson played a pivotal role for Notre Dame, achieving a field goal percentage of 46.2% with 21 points, 4 assists, and 9 rebounds during his 27 minutes on the court.
As the Fighting Irish step into this match-up with a 9-4 record for the season, they average 76.7 points per game, ranking 205th in college basketball. Their shooting efficiency stands at 47.1% from the field and 37.9% from long range (hitting 118 of 311). At the free throw line, they maintain a 71.1% conversion rate. Notre Dame averages 37.7 rebounds per game and has distributed a total of 170 assists this season, ranking 249th nationally. They commit an average of 11.9 turnovers and 17.4 fouls per game.
Defensively, the Fighting Irish are forcing an average of 10.5 turnovers per game and drawing 17.5 fouls. They rank 146th in Division 1 for assists allowed, having given up 162 this season. The defense allows an opponent shooting percentage of 41.7% (303 of 726), while conceding an average of 30.4 rebounds per game. Moreover, they restrict opponents to 33.3% shooting beyond the arc, ranking 75th in points allowed (PPG) at 68.4.
In their last game, the Stanford Cardinal celebrated an 88-80 victory over Cal State Northridge. Stanford permitted their opponents to grab a total of 28 rebounds (4 offensive). From distance, they connected on 47.1% of their attempts, hitting 8 of 17, and completed 24 of 30 free throw attempts (80.0%). The Cardinal allowed Cal State Northridge to shoot 47.1% on 24 of 51 attempts and themselves completed 25 of 52 (48.1%). From beyond the arc, Stanford made 11 of their 27 attempts (40.7%). They recorded 27 free throws, maintaining a shooting percentage of 71.1%.
Ebuka Okorie was a standout performer for the Cardinal, shooting 50.0% from the floor with 30 points over 37 minutes. He contributed 3 rebounds and 2 assists.
With a solid 11-2 record this season, the Cardinal are shooting 44.5% from the field (ranked 239th in Division 1). Stanford has amassed a total of 1,064 points, averaging 81.8 per game, while collecting 36.2 rebounds per contest. They contribute 13.1 assists per game (282nd in college basketball) and commit 11.7 turnovers each game. The Cardinal average 17.6 fouls per game and shoot 72.3% from the free throw line.
Defensively, Stanford is positioned 163rd in Division 1 for points allowed per game at 72.3. They force an impressive 15.2 turnovers nightly and allow opponents to shoot 46.4% from the field (306th in college basketball). Their defense permits 35.6% shooting from three-point range (79 of 222) and opposing teams convert 77.2% of their free throw attempts. They also allow 10.9 assists and 30.2 rebounds per game, ranking them 41st and 23rd respectively in these categories.
Which team will prevail in tonight’s NCAA showdown against the spread?
Prediction: Back Notre Dame
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