NCAAB · Final

Ohio State Edges Notre Dame in Nail-Biter

Sunday, November 16, 2025, 12:30 PM ET · Schottenstein Center

Ohio State Buckeyes 64, Notre Dame Fighting Irish 63, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Ohio State Buckeyes?

Ohio State Buckeyes beat Notre Dame Fighting Irish 64-63 at Schottenstein Center on November 16, 2025.

In a thrilling matchup at the Schottenstein Center, the Ohio State Buckeyes narrowly defeated the Notre Dame Fighting Irish with a final score of 64-63. This game showcased the competitive spirit of both teams, with Ohio State extending their perfect home record to 5-0 this season, while Notre Dame fell to 3-2 overall.

Ohio State entered the game with a recent form of 5-5 over their last ten games, but they were riding a three-game winning streak, which included victories against App State Mountaineers, Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons, and IU Indianapolis Jaguars. The Buckeyes averaged 81.3 points scored and allowed 78.7 points during this stretch. Their last five games showed an improved average of 83.4 points scored and 73.2 points allowed, indicating a potent offense that has been finding its rhythm.

On the other hand, Notre Dame came into the game with a record of 7-3 over their last ten games, also on a three-game winning streak. They averaged 76.3 points scored and allowed 71.8 points during this stretch. Their last five games saw them score an average of 76.0 points while allowing only 65.0, showcasing a solid defensive effort alongside a capable offense.

When looking at home and away performances, Ohio State has been dominant at home with a perfect 5-0 record, while Notre Dame struggled on the road, holding an away record of 0-3. This home advantage played a crucial role in the tightly contested game.

In terms of previous meetings, this was a significant fixture as both teams have faced each other in the past, but specific results from those encounters were not detailed in the block. However, the historical rivalry adds an extra layer of excitement to the matchup.

Injuries were not mentioned in the block, indicating that both teams likely fielded their best lineups for this critical game. The absence of key players can often impact a team's performance, but in this instance, both squads appeared to be at full strength.

The betting market had Ohio State as the favorite, with a home win probability of 1.0, reflecting confidence in their ability to secure the victory on their home court. This line suggests that bettors viewed Ohio State as the stronger team heading into the contest.

Conditions in the Schottenstein Center were conducive to a high-energy game, with fans likely providing a raucous atmosphere that can often propel home teams to victory. The excitement was palpable as both teams exchanged leads throughout the game, culminating in a thrilling final few minutes.

As the game progressed, key moments included a series of scoring plays that kept fans on the edge of their seats. Jalen Haralson made crucial contributions, including a free throw that brought Notre Dame within striking distance. Markus Burton also played a pivotal role for the Irish, making several free throws that kept the game competitive.

In the closing moments, Bruce Thornton's three-point jumper gave Ohio State a crucial lead, but Notre Dame responded quickly. Braeden Shrewsberry's jumper briefly put the Irish ahead before Christoph Tilly's layup sealed the victory for Ohio State.

Ultimately, the game was a showcase of skill, determination, and the unpredictable nature of college basketball, with Ohio State's home advantage proving to be the deciding factor in this nail-biting finish.

Leaders

PointsBruce Thornton24Ohio State Buckeyes
AssistsBruce Thornton2Ohio State Buckeyes
ReboundsDevin Royal6Ohio State Buckeyes
PointsMarkus Burton14Notre Dame Fighting Irish
AssistsJalen Haralson3Notre Dame Fighting Irish
ReboundsCarson Towt12Notre Dame Fighting Irish

Recent form

Ohio State Buckeyes

Last 10: 5-5Streak W381.3 scored · 78.7 allowed per game4-3 at home

W75-53vs App State MountaineersNov 11
W94-68vs Purdue Fort Wayne MastodonsNov 7
W118-102vs IU Indianapolis JaguarsNov 3
L70-77vs Iowa HawkeyesMar 12
L60-66at Indiana HoosiersMar 8
W116-114vs Nebraska CornhuskersMar 5
W87-82at USC TrojansFeb 27
L61-69at UCLA BruinsFeb 23
L49-70vs Northwestern WildcatsFeb 20
L83-86vs Michigan WolverinesFeb 16

Notre Dame Fighting Irish

Last 10: 7-3Streak W376.3 scored · 71.8 allowed per game0-3 away

W78-58vs Eastern Illinois PanthersNov 12
W102-70vs Detroit Mercy TitansNov 8
W89-67vs Long Island University SharksNov 4
L56-76at North Carolina Tar HeelsMar 12
W55-54vs Pittsburgh PanthersMar 11
W112-110vs California Golden BearsMar 8
W56-54vs Stanford CardinalMar 6
L71-74at Wake Forest Demon DeaconsMar 1
L68-83at Clemson TigersFeb 27
W76-72vs Pittsburgh PanthersFeb 22

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
Michigan	37-3	-	19-1
Nebraska	28-7	4	15-5
Michigan State	27-8	4	15-5
Illinois	28-9	4	15-5
Wisconsin	24-11	5	14-6
Purdue	30-9	6	13-7
UCLA	24-12	6	13-7
Ohio State	21-13	7	12-8
Iowa	24-13	9	10-10
Indiana	18-14	10	9-11
Minnesota	15-18	11	8-12
USC	18-14	12	7-13
Washington	16-17	12	7-13
Rutgers	14-20	13	6-14
Northwestern	15-19	14	5-15
Oregon	12-20	14	5-15
Maryland	12-21	15	4-16
Penn State	12-20	16	3-17

Box score

Stat	Notre Dame Fighting Irish	Ohio State Buckeyes
Field goals	24-51	19-50
Field goal %	47	38
Three-pointers	3-10	7-23
Three-point %	30	30
Free throws	12-20	19-23
Free throw %	60	83
Rebounds	36	28
Offensive rebounds	7	4
Defensive rebounds	29	24
Assists	8	12
Steals	6	6
Blocks	1	4
Turnovers	13	10
Team turnovers	0	1
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	15	19
Fast-break points	3	0
Points in the paint	38	18
Fouls	21	16
Largest lead	11	6

How the scoring went

1st Half34-28John Mobley Jr. made Free Throw.
1st Half34-29John Mobley Jr. made Free Throw.
1st Half34-31Bruce Thornton made Jumper.
2nd Half34-32Christoph Tilly made Free Throw.
2nd Half36-32Carson Towt made Jumper.
2nd Half36-34Christoph Tilly made Layup. Assisted by Brandon Noel.
2nd Half39-34Braeden Shrewsberry made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Carson Towt.
2nd Half41-34Markus Burton made Jumper.
2nd Half42-34Markus Burton made Free Throw.
2nd Half42-37Bruce Thornton made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Devin Royal.
2nd Half44-37Sir Mohammed made Layup.
2nd Half44-39Bruce Thornton made Jumper.
2nd Half44-42Bruce Thornton made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Ivan Njegovan.
2nd Half46-42Markus Burton made Jumper.
2nd Half46-44Amare Bynum made Layup.
2nd Half46-45Christoph Tilly made Free Throw.
2nd Half46-46Christoph Tilly made Free Throw.
2nd Half46-47Christoph Tilly made Free Throw.
2nd Half46-48Christoph Tilly made Free Throw.
2nd Half49-48Braeden Shrewsberry made Three Point Jumper.
2nd Half49-50Amare Bynum made Dunk. Assisted by Bruce Thornton.
2nd Half51-50Carson Towt made Dunk. Assisted by Jalen Haralson.
2nd Half51-52Christoph Tilly made Layup. Assisted by Amare Bynum.
2nd Half51-53Christoph Tilly made Free Throw.
2nd Half52-53Markus Burton made Free Throw.
2nd Half53-53Markus Burton made Free Throw.
2nd Half53-54Devin Royal made Free Throw.
2nd Half53-55Devin Royal made Free Throw.
2nd Half53-56Christoph Tilly made Free Throw.
2nd Half53-57Christoph Tilly made Free Throw.
2nd Half53-59Bruce Thornton made Jumper. Assisted by Ivan Njegovan.
2nd Half55-59Jalen Haralson made Layup.
2nd Half56-59Jalen Haralson made Free Throw.
2nd Half58-59Sir Mohammed made Layup. Assisted by Jalen Haralson.
2nd Half59-59Markus Burton made Free Throw.
2nd Half59-62Bruce Thornton made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by John Mobley Jr..
2nd Half60-62Markus Burton made Free Throw.
2nd Half61-62Markus Burton made Free Throw.
2nd Half63-62Braeden Shrewsberry made Jumper. Assisted by Jalen Haralson.
2nd Half63-64Christoph Tilly made Layup. Assisted by John Mobley Jr..

Win probability

Above the line favours Ohio State Buckeyes, below favours Notre Dame Fighting Irish.