Notre Dame Edges Boston College in Close Contest
Saturday, January 24, 2026, 6:00 PM ET · Purcell Pavilion
Notre Dame Fighting Irish 68, Boston College Eagles 64, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Boston College Eagles vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish?
Notre Dame Fighting Irish beat Boston College Eagles 68-64 at Purcell Pavilion on January 24, 2026.
Who was favored in Boston College Eagles vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish?
Notre Dame Fighting Irish were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -340 (about 77% implied). The favorite won.
In a tightly contested matchup, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish narrowly defeated the Boston College Eagles with a final score of 68-64. This game showcased the resilience of both teams, but ultimately, Notre Dame capitalized on key moments to secure the victory at Purcell Pavilion.
Entering this game, Notre Dame had a record of 11-9, while Boston College stood at 9-11. Notre Dame's recent form had been concerning, as they entered the contest on a five-game losing streak, recording a 4-6 record over their last ten games. They averaged 71.1 points scored per game but allowed 72.9 points, indicating struggles defensively. In contrast, Boston College had a more balanced recent performance, going 5-5 in their last ten games and riding a two-game winning streak. The Eagles averaged 66.7 points scored and allowed 69.2 points during that stretch.
Notre Dame's home record was 2-3 in their last five games, while Boston College had yet to win an away game in their last three attempts. The previous meetings between these two teams had favored Notre Dame, who held a 2-0 record against Boston College in their last two encounters, winning both games in the previous season by scores of 78-60 and 97-94.
The game was marked by several key scoring plays in the second half. With the score tied at 59, Fred Payne made a crucial nine-foot floating jump shot, putting Notre Dame ahead 61-59. Braeden Shrewsberry then extended the lead with a 24-foot three-point jumper, making it 64-59. Boston College responded with a 26-foot three-point jumper from Luka Toews, narrowing the gap to 64-62. Shrewsberry continued to contribute, making two free throws to push Notre Dame's lead to 66-62 before Fred Payne scored again for Boston College, bringing the score to 66-64. In the final moments, Cole Certa sealed the game for Notre Dame with two successful free throws, finalizing the score at 68-64.
In terms of betting, DraftKings had priced Notre Dame as 7.5-point favorites with a money line of -340. Boston College was set at +270 on the money line, reflecting the market's expectation of a competitive matchup. The total points for the game were set at 137.5, indicating a belief in a moderately high-scoring affair.
The conditions within the arena were conducive to a thrilling game, with both teams displaying determination and skill. Viewers were treated to a showcase of strategic plays and clutch performances, particularly from Shrewsberry and Payne, who made significant contributions during critical moments. The game highlighted the ongoing challenges for Notre Dame, who, despite the win, continued to allow an average of 81.8 points in their last five games, indicating defensive vulnerabilities that need addressing moving forward.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | ND -7.5 | 137.5 o -105 / u -115 | Boston College Eagles +270 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish -340 |
Leaders
- PointsBraeden Shrewsberry22Notre Dame Fighting Irish
- AssistsJalen Haralson2Notre Dame Fighting Irish
- ReboundsCarson Towt13Notre Dame Fighting Irish
- PointsFred Payne18Boston College Eagles
- AssistsFred Payne4Boston College Eagles
- ReboundsBoden Kapke9Boston College Eagles
Recent form
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Last 10: 4-6Streak L571.1 scored · 72.9 allowed per game2-3 at home
- L69-91at North Carolina Tar HeelsJan 22
- L76-89at Virginia Tech HokiesJan 17
- L69-81vs Miami HurricanesJan 14
- L61-76vs Clemson TigersJan 10
- L71-72at California Golden BearsJan 3
- W47-40at Stanford CardinalDec 31
- L69-72vs Purdue Fort Wayne MastodonsDec 21
- W82-58vs Evansville Purple AcesDec 13
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- W87-85at TCU Horned FrogsDec 6
Boston College Eagles
Last 10: 5-5Streak W266.7 scored · 69.2 allowed per game0-3 away
- W65-62vs Pittsburgh PanthersJan 22
- W81-73vs Syracuse OrangeJan 17
- L50-74at Clemson TigersJan 14
- L62-75at Louisville CardinalsJan 10
- L71-79vs NC State WolfpackJan 7
- L53-65at Georgia Tech Yellow JacketsJan 3
- W72-64vs Le Moyne DolphinsDec 28
- W72-61vs Fairleigh Dickinson KnightsDec 23
- L74-76vs Massachusetts MinutemenDec 11
- W67-63vs New Haven ChargersDec 6
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke | 35-3 | - | 17-1 |
| Virginia | 30-6 | 2 | 15-3 |
| Miami | 26-9 | 4 | 13-5 |
| North Carolina | 24-9 | 5 | 12-6 |
| Clemson | 24-11 | 5 | 12-6 |
| Louisville | 24-11 | 6 | 11-7 |
| NC State | 20-14 | 7 | 10-8 |
| Florida State | 18-15 | 7 | 10-8 |
| California | 22-12 | 8 | 9-9 |
| Stanford | 20-13 | 8 | 9-9 |
| Virginia Tech | 19-13 | 9 | 8-10 |
| SMU | 20-14 | 9 | 8-10 |
| Wake Forest | 18-17 | 10 | 7-11 |
| Syracuse | 15-17 | 11 | 6-12 |
| Pittsburgh | 13-20 | 12 | 5-13 |
| Notre Dame | 13-18 | 13 | 4-14 |
| Boston College | 11-20 | 13 | 4-14 |
| Georgia Tech | 11-20 | 15 | 2-16 |
Box score
| Stat | Boston College Eagles | Notre Dame Fighting Irish |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 23-58 | 24-59 |
| Field goal % | 40 | 41 |
| Three-pointers | 9-32 | 6-26 |
| Three-point % | 28 | 23 |
| Free throws | 9-14 | 14-22 |
| Free throw % | 64 | 64 |
| Rebounds | 35 | 39 |
| Offensive rebounds | 10 | 13 |
| Defensive rebounds | 25 | 26 |
| Assists | 14 | 10 |
| Steals | 2 | 4 |
| Blocks | 3 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 9 | 8 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 1 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 10 | 10 |
| Fast-break points | 10 | 8 |
| Points in the paint | 22 | 26 |
| Fouls | 19 | 16 |
| Largest lead | 13 | 7 |
| Lead changes | 3 | 3 |
| Time in front | 71 | 23 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half37-31Braeden Shrewsberry makes 24-foot three point jumper (Jalen Haralson assists)
- 2nd Half37-34Brady Koehler makes 25-foot three point jumper (Carson Towt assists)
- 2nd Half38-34Boden Kapke makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half39-34Boden Kapke makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half39-36Jalen Haralson makes layup
- 2nd Half40-36Donald Hand Jr. makes free throw 2 of 3
- 2nd Half41-36Donald Hand Jr. makes free throw 3 of 3
- 2nd Half41-38Garrett Sundra makes layup (Jalen Haralson assists)
- 2nd Half43-38Donald Hand Jr. makes layup
- 2nd Half43-40Braeden Shrewsberry makes 14-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half43-42Jalen Haralson makes layup (Garrett Sundra assists)
- 2nd Half43-45Cole Certa makes 27-foot three point jumper (Logan Imes assists)
- 2nd Half46-45Caleb Steger makes 26-foot three point jumper (Fred Payne assists)
- 2nd Half46-46Logan Imes makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half46-48Jalen Haralson makes layup
- 2nd Half48-48Boden Kapke makes driving layup
- 2nd Half48-50Jalen Haralson makes layup
- 2nd Half49-50Chase Forte makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half49-51Carson Towt makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half49-52Carson Towt makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half49-53Cole Certa makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half49-54Cole Certa makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half49-55Cole Certa makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half49-56Cole Certa makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half51-56Donald Hand Jr. makes layup
- 2nd Half51-58Carson Towt makes layup (Cole Certa assists)
- 2nd Half52-58Aidan Shaw makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half53-58Aidan Shaw makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half53-59Jalen Haralson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half54-59Donald Hand Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half54-61Jalen Haralson makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half57-61Donald Hand Jr. makes 23-foot three point jumper (Chase Forte assists)
- 2nd Half59-61Fred Payne makes 9-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half59-64Braeden Shrewsberry makes 24-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half62-64Luka Toews makes 26-foot three point jumper (Boden Kapke assists)
- 2nd Half62-65Braeden Shrewsberry makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half62-66Braeden Shrewsberry makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half64-66Fred Payne makes driving layup
- 2nd Half64-67Cole Certa makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half64-68Cole Certa makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Notre Dame Fighting Irish, below favours Boston College Eagles.
Venue
- Purcell PavilionSouth Bend, IN
- Attendance5248
- OfficialsA.J. Desai, Evon Burroughs, Jeff Pon
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