Notre Dame Triumphs Over Cal in Thrilling 4-Overtime Game

Markus Burton's career-high 43 points and Matt Allocco's clutch 3-pointer lead the Irish to a dramatic 112-110 victory.

Notre Dame secured a 112-110 win over Cal in a dramatic four-overtime game, with Matt Allocco hitting the decisive 3-pointer in the final seconds.
Markus Burton scored a career-high 43 points before fouling out late in the fourth overtime, capping an outstanding performance for the Fighting Irish.
Cal's Jeremiah Wilkinson delivered a career-high 36 points, while Andrej Stojakovic added 21 points and six blocks in a valiant effort for the Golden Bears.
The victory positions Notre Dame as the No. 12 seed in the ACC tournament, while Cal will enter as the No. 15 seed, facing Virginia Tech in the first round.
The closely contested game featured numerous lead changes and pivotal plays, including Burton's late-game 3-pointers and critical free throws by Cole Certa to seal the win.