- Matchup: Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Boston College Eagles
- Date: Saturday, March 7, 2026
- Venue: Conte Forum in Chestnut Hill, MA
- Broadcast: ESPNU
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The Boston College Eagles (10-20) are set to host the Notre Dame Fighting Irish (13-17) at Conte Forum this Saturday.
In their previous outing, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish faced off against Stanford and suffered a defeat with a score of 86-78. During the match, Notre Dame committed 15 personal fouls compared to Stanford’s 18. The Fighting Irish successfully made 12 of 23 three-point attempts. Meanwhile, Stanford could only convert 10 of their 16 free-throw attempts for a 62.5% shooting percentage. Stanford collected a total of 26 rebounds (7 offensive, 19 defensive) without any blocks, while facilitating 13 assists and making 7 steals. Defensively, Notre Dame allowed their opponents to shoot 57.1%, converting 32 of 56 attempts. They also recorded 11 assists, forced 5 turnovers, and earned 3 steals. Notre Dame gathered 27 rebounds in total, with 8 offensive boards, and boasted an impressive 89.3% from the free-throw line, sinking 25 of 28 attempts. They achieved a 43.1% shooting percentage (22 out of 51) and hit 9 of 22 three-point shots.
Jalen Haralson was a standout performer in this game, finishing with a shooting accuracy of 50.0% and contributing 3 assists. He played for 22 minutes, grabbed 5 rebounds, and scored 19 points on 3 of 6 shooting.
The Fighting Irish come into this contest carrying a 13-17 record for the season. They average 74.6 points per game (ranking 218th nationally) with a shooting percentage of 44.8% from the field. Notre Dame connects on 35.8% of their three-point attempts (268 of 748) and 69.8% from the free-throw line. As a team, they average 36.6 rebounds per game and have recorded 370 assists this season, positioning them 303rd in Division 1 for assists. They turn the ball over approximately 11.5 times per game and commit 17.5 personal fouls on average.
On the defensive end, the Fighting Irish average forcing 9.5 turnovers per game while committing 18.0 fouls. They currently rank 234th in college basketball for assists allowed, having surrendered 424 this season. Notre Dame allows opponents a field goal percentage of 44.2% (764 of 1,730) and 33.2 rebounds per game. Their opponents shoot 33.6% from beyond the arc, and the Fighting Irish rank 227th in points allowed per game (75.3).
In their recent matchup, the Boston College Eagles fell to Virginia Tech with a score of 72-63. The Eagles collected 23 defensive rebounds and 12 offensive rebounds for a total of 35 boards. They committed 8 turnovers while securing 6 steals. Virginia Tech amassed 14 fouls during the game, allowing the Eagles 10 free-throw attempts, of which they converted 4, resulting in a 40.0% free-throw shooting percentage. In terms of three-pointers, Boston College made 5 out of 22 attempts (22.7%). Overall, they shot 27 out of 64 from the floor, equating to a 42.2% shooting percentage. Defensively, Boston College allowed Virginia Tech to make 23 of their 53 attempts, leading to a 43.4% shooting rate. They shot impressively from three-point range, hitting 11 out of 24 attempts (45.8%) and finished with a free throw percentage of 83.3%, converting 15 of 18 attempts. In total, they allowed Virginia Tech 32 rebounds (6 offensive).
Boden Kapke emerged as a key player for the Eagles during the game. He shot 11 out of 19 for a 57.9% success rate, accounting for 8 rebounds and scoring 25 points over 37 minutes on the floor, contributing 1 assist.
Boston College holds a record of 10-20 for the season. The Eagles average 16.7 personal fouls per game and have a free-throw shooting percentage of 64.5%. They dish out 11.4 assists per game (ranking 342nd in the nation) and turn the ball over 10.4 times per contest. The Eagles have accumulated a total of 2,013 points this season, averaging 67.1 points per game, and collect 36.3 rebounds each game. Their shooting percentage stands at 40.9% from the field, placing them at 349th in Division 1.
The Boston College defense allows 31.9% on three-point attempts (214 of 671) and their opponents convert 67.1% of free throw attempts. The Eagles allow 12.2 assists and 37.5 total rebounds per game, ranking 84th and 336th respectively in college basketball. They rank 95th in Division 1 for points allowed per contest, permitting 70.7. Boston College forces 10.0 turnovers each game and allows opponents to shoot 42.9% from the field (98th in the country).
Who will prevail in tonight’s NCAA game against the spread?
Prediction: Boston College to cover
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