Notre Dame surged in the second half to defeat Buffalo 86-77, pushing their record to 2-0. The Irish outpaced the Bulls with strong shooting and efficient free-throw performance, converting 77.8% from the line. The game saw Notre Dame take control early in the second half with a 17-0 run, extending their lead to 20 points midway through, a cushion that allowed them to weather Buffalo's late push.
Ta Davis led the charge for the Irish with a dominant 27 points, shooting 12-13 from the free-throw line and adding 6 rebounds. Markus Burton chipped in with a well-rounded performance, posting 19 points, 9 rebounds, and 8 assists, showcasing his versatility. Braeden Shrewsberry also added 19 points, including three perfect free throws that helped solidify the lead late in the game.
For Buffalo, Ryan Sabol was the top scorer with 18 points, connecting on four three-pointers. Bryson Wilson added 15 points and led the Bulls in rebounds with 13, but their efforts fell short against Notre Dame's balanced attack. Buffalo's struggles at the free-throw line (55%) and Notre Dame's dominance in the paint (46 points) proved decisive as the Irish kept control throughout most of the game, holding a 26-minute lead.
With two timeouts remaining, disciplined defense, and steady rebounding, Notre Dame outlasted Buffalo despite the Bulls' persistent effort. Next, the Irish travel to face Georgetown, aiming to keep their winning momentum alive this Saturday.
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