- Matchup: Duke Blue Devils vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish
- Date: Tuesday, February 24, 2026
- Venue: Purcell Pavilion, South Bend, IN
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Notre Dame Fighting Irish (12-15) are set to take on the Duke Blue Devils (25-2) at Purcell Pavilion this Tuesday.
In their previous encounter, the Duke Blue Devils emerged victorious with a close 68-63 win against Michigan. The Blue Devils committed 17 fouls, while Michigan was assessed 16. Duke managed to make 6 of their 25 attempts from deep. Michigan converted 72.2% of their free throws, scoring 13 of 18 attempts. Michigan pulled down a total of 25 rebounds (7 offensive, 18 defensive) and recorded no blocks. They dished out 15 assists and recorded 7 steals. Defensively, Duke held Michigan to a shooting percentage of 40.0% on 22 of 55 attempts. The Blue Devils tallied 17 assists while forcing 7 turnovers and claiming 4 steals. Additionally, they secured 37 rebounds, with 12 of those being offensive. From the charity stripe, Duke made 12 of their 17 free throw attempts for a shooting percentage of 70.6%. Ultimately, Duke finished with a field goal percentage of 45.5% (25 of 55) and converted 6 of their 19 three-point shots.
Cameron Boozer was instrumental in this matchup, scoring 18 points from the field, making 6 of 10 attempts. He played 34 minutes and grabbed 10 rebounds, achieving a shooting percentage of 60.0% and adding 7 assists to his tally.
Duke enters this clash with a stellar record of 25-2 for the season. They average 10.8 turnovers per game and commit 15.6 fouls per contest. With an average of 39.6 rebounds per game, the Blue Devils have amassed a total of 459 assists this season, ranking 51st nationally in assists. They hit 34.8% of their three-point attempts (237 of 681) and have a free throw percentage of 71.4%. The team is averaging 82.4 points per game, placing them 53rd among Division 1 teams, while shooting 50.0% from the field.
Defensively, the Blue Devils force opponents into averaging 12.7 turnovers per game and generate 18.1 fouls. Ranking 55th in Division 1 for assists allowed, they have surrendered 322 assists this season. Duke’s defense allows a field goal percentage of 39.2% (618 of 1,575) and averages 29.7 rebounds per game. They have restricted opponents to 30.7% shooting from beyond the arc and rank 3rd in Division 1 for points allowed per game at 63.1.
In their last game, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish suffered a defeat, losing 73-68 to Pittsburgh. Notre Dame allowed Pittsburgh to collect 33 rebounds (8 offensive). The Irish shot 45.8% from deep, making 11 of their 24 attempts, and finished the game with 18 of 27 free throw attempts (66.7%). Pittsburgh capitalized on 22 of 49 field goal attempts, resulting in a 44.9% shooting percentage for the game. Notre Dame managed a field goal percentage of 40.0%, hitting 26 of their 65 attempts. They made 9 of 38 three-point shots (23.7%) and converted on 7 free throws, achieving a 50.0% rate. Pittsburgh committed 14 fouls during the game, allowing the Irish to shoot 14 free throw attempts. Notre Dame limited themselves to 7 turnovers while recording 7 steals, pulling down a total of 35 boards with 21 defensively and 14 offensively.
Cole Certa emerged as a key player for the Fighting Irish in the game, scoring 16 points with a field goal percentage of 33.3% (6 of 18). He contributed 2 rebounds in 38 minutes of playing time and added 1 assist to his performance.
On the season, Notre Dame holds a record of 12-15. Offensively, the Fighting Irish have a field goal percentage of 44.9%, ranking 204th in the nation. They have scored 2,009 points this season (averaging 74.4 per game) and pull down 37.0 rebounds on average. The team averages 12.4 assists per game (298th in college basketball) and has an average of 11.4 turnovers per contest. Notre Dame commits 17.4 fouls per game and has a free throw shooting percentage of 68.7%.
Defensively, the Fighting Irish are ranked 168th in points allowed at 73.4 per game. They force an average of 9.7 turnovers per game and allow opponents to shoot 43.5% from the field (ranking 145th). Notre Dame’s defense yields 33.1% on three-point attempts (241 of 728), while opponents hit 74.3% of their free throw attempts. They allow an average of 14.0 assists and 32.9 rebounds per game, ranking 233rd and 84th nationally, respectively.
Which team will cover the spread in tonight’s NCAA matchup?
Prediction: Bet on Notre Dame
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