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Notre Dame Defeats Idaho 80-65 in NCAAB Clash

Wednesday, December 10, 2025, 7:00 PM ET · Purcell Pavilion

Notre Dame Fighting Irish 80, Idaho Vandals 65, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Idaho Vandals vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish?

Notre Dame Fighting Irish beat Idaho Vandals 80-65 at Purcell Pavilion on December 10, 2025.

Who was favored in Idaho Vandals vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish?

Notre Dame Fighting Irish were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -900 (about 90% implied). The favorite won.

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish secured a decisive 80-65 victory over the Idaho Vandals at Purcell Pavilion. This matchup showcased the Fighting Irish's strong home record, improving it to 9-3, while the Vandals fell to 6-5 on the season. Notre Dame's performance was particularly impressive given their recent form, as they came into this game with a record of 7-3 over their last ten games, including a two-game winning streak. They averaged 76.6 points per game while allowing 69.4 points during this stretch.

Idaho, on the other hand, entered the game with a record of 6-4 in their last ten outings, also on a two-game winning streak. The Vandals averaged 79.0 points scored and allowed 72.6 points in their recent games. Their performance has been bolstered by a balanced attack, but they struggled to keep pace with Notre Dame's scoring in this contest.

At home, Notre Dame has been particularly dominant, boasting a perfect 6-0 record, while Idaho's away record stood at 3-3 prior to this game. This fixture was notable not just for the current season but also for the teams' contrasting home and away performances.

The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had Notre Dame favored by 11.5 points with a total set at 144.5. The odds reflected confidence in the Fighting Irish's ability to perform well at home, with a money line of -900 for Notre Dame compared to +600 for Idaho.

In terms of injuries, the block did not specify any key players missing for either team, which meant both squads were likely at full strength for this matchup. The game was played under typical conditions for December, with no adverse weather reported that would affect the indoor game.

Fans watching the game would have noted the pivotal scoring plays in the second half, where Notre Dame pulled away decisively. Key moments included a three-point jumper by Braeden Shrewsberry that extended the lead to 71-64, followed by a series of successful shots that culminated in a final score of 80-65. The performance of Notre Dame's players, particularly in the second half, was crucial in maintaining their lead and securing the win.

Odds

BookSpreadTotalMoneyline
DraftKingsND -11.5 144.5 o -115 / u -105 Idaho Vandals +600 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish -900

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Leaders

  • PointsJalen Haralson20Notre Dame Fighting Irish
  • AssistsLogan Imes4Notre Dame Fighting Irish
  • ReboundsCarson Towt15Notre Dame Fighting Irish
  • PointsBiko Johnson19Idaho Vandals
  • AssistsBiko Johnson2Idaho Vandals
  • ReboundsKolton Mitchell6Idaho Vandals

Recent form

Notre Dame Fighting Irish

Last 10: 7-3Streak W276.6 scored · 69.4 allowed per game6-0 at home

  • W87-85at TCU Horned FrogsDec 6
  • W76-71vs Missouri TigersDec 3
  • L56-66at Houston CougarsNov 26
  • W68-63vs Rutgers Scarlet KnightsNov 25
  • L61-71at Kansas JayhawksNov 24
  • W86-79vs Bellarmine KnightsNov 20
  • L63-64at Ohio State BuckeyesNov 16
  • W78-58vs Eastern Illinois PanthersNov 12
  • W102-70vs Detroit Mercy TitansNov 8
  • W89-67vs Long Island University SharksNov 4

Idaho Vandals

Last 10: 6-4Streak W279 scored · 72.6 allowed per game3-3 away

  • W84-81at South Dakota State JackrabbitsDec 6
  • W90-58vs North Dakota Fighting HawksDec 4
  • L68-94vs Sam Houston BearkatsNov 29
  • W78-64at Cal State Northridge MatadorsNov 27
  • W97-68vs Eastern Oregon MountaineersNov 23
  • L67-75at UC San Diego TritonsNov 15
  • L74-78at San Diego TorerosNov 13
  • W94-49vs Whitman BluesNov 8
  • W83-81at Washington State CougarsNov 4
  • L55-78at Montana GrizzliesMar 12

Standings

TeamOverallGames behindIn conference
Portland State20-11-13-5
Montana State18-14112-6
Eastern Washington14-19211-7
Northern Colorado20-12310-8
Montana18-16310-8
Weber State16-16310-8
Idaho21-1549-9
Sacramento State10-2186-12
Idaho State13-2085-13
Northern Arizona10-2294-14
Duke35-3-17-1
Virginia30-6215-3
Miami26-9413-5
North Carolina24-9512-6
Clemson24-11512-6
Louisville24-11611-7
NC State20-14710-8
Florida State18-15710-8
California22-1289-9
Stanford20-1389-9
Virginia Tech19-1398-10
SMU20-1498-10
Wake Forest18-17107-11
Syracuse15-17116-12
Pittsburgh13-20125-13
Notre Dame13-18134-14
Boston College11-20134-14
Georgia Tech11-20152-16

Box score

StatIdaho VandalsNotre Dame Fighting Irish
Field goals23-5832-61
Field goal %4052
Three-pointers10-249-14
Three-point %4264
Free throws9-107-10
Free throw %9070
Rebounds2739
Offensive rebounds711
Defensive rebounds2028
Assists1315
Steals32
Blocks25
Turnovers69
Team turnovers01
Technical fouls00
Technical fouls, total00
Flagrant fouls00
Points off turnovers86
Fast-break points83
Points in the paint2246
Fouls128
Largest lead215
Lead changes55
Time in front484

How the scoring went

  1. 1st Half30-31Carson Towt made Free Throw.
  2. 1st Half32-31Biko Johnson made Layup.
  3. 1st Half33-31Biko Johnson made Free Throw.
  4. 1st Half33-33Cole Certa made Layup.
  5. 2nd Half33-35Garrett Sundra made Jumper.
  6. 2nd Half34-35Brody Rowbury made Free Throw.
  7. 2nd Half35-35Brody Rowbury made Free Throw.
  8. 2nd Half35-37Jalen Haralson made Layup.
  9. 2nd Half35-39Jalen Haralson made Jumper.
  10. 2nd Half38-39Biko Johnson made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Brody Rowbury.
  11. 2nd Half38-42Cole Certa made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Braeden Shrewsberry.
  12. 2nd Half41-42Brody Rowbury made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Biko Johnson.
  13. 2nd Half41-45Braeden Shrewsberry made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Kebba Njie.
  14. 2nd Half43-45Jackson Rasmussen made Jumper.
  15. 2nd Half43-46Jalen Haralson made Free Throw.
  16. 2nd Half43-48Jalen Haralson made Layup.
  17. 2nd Half43-50Carson Towt made Two Point Tip Shot.
  18. 2nd Half46-50Trevon Blassingame made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Kolton Mitchell.
  19. 2nd Half49-50Kolton Mitchell made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Seth Joba.
  20. 2nd Half49-52Cole Certa made Layup.
  21. 2nd Half49-53Cole Certa made Free Throw.
  22. 2nd Half49-54Cole Certa made Free Throw.
  23. 2nd Half51-54Jack Payne made Layup.
  24. 2nd Half51-57Cole Certa made Three Point Jumper.
  25. 2nd Half51-59Carson Towt made Jumper. Assisted by Cole Certa.
  26. 2nd Half51-61Logan Imes made Layup.
  27. 2nd Half54-61Seth Joba made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Kolton Mitchell.
  28. 2nd Half54-64Braeden Shrewsberry made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Carson Towt.
  29. 2nd Half56-64Brody Rowbury made Jumper. Assisted by Trevon Blassingame.
  30. 2nd Half56-66Carson Towt made Two Point Tip Shot.
  31. 2nd Half59-66Isaiah Brickner made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jackson Rasmussen.
  32. 2nd Half61-66Kolton Mitchell made Layup.
  33. 2nd Half61-68Jalen Haralson made Layup.
  34. 2nd Half64-68Biko Johnson made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Isaiah Brickner.
  35. 2nd Half64-71Braeden Shrewsberry made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Carson Towt.
  36. 2nd Half65-71Kolton Mitchell made Free Throw.
  37. 2nd Half65-73Carson Towt made Jumper. Assisted by Jalen Haralson.
  38. 2nd Half65-76Cole Certa made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Carson Towt.
  39. 2nd Half65-78Jalen Haralson made Jumper.
  40. 2nd Half65-80Braeden Shrewsberry made Jumper.

Win probability

Above the line favours Notre Dame Fighting Irish, below favours Idaho Vandals.

Venue

  • Purcell PavilionSouth Bend, IN
  • Attendance3687
  • OfficialsBert Smith, Roger Ayers, Clare Simmons

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