Sat Nov 16 23:40:00 IST 2024: ## Notre Dame Men’s Basketball Faces Georgetown in NBC Televised Matchup
**WASHINGTON, D.C. –** Notre Dame’s men’s basketball team will face off against Georgetown Hoyas in a highly anticipated matchup Saturday at 1 p.m. ET, broadcast live on NBC. The game marks the Irish’s first road test of the season and a rematch of last year’s overtime thriller won by Georgetown. Both teams enter the game with undefeated 2-0 records.
This contest is part of a home-and-home series, with last year’s game seeing Notre Dame fall short despite a late comeback. Notre Dame trails the overall series against Georgetown 13-17, and seeks to break a three-game losing streak against the Hoyas, their last win coming in 2010 during their Big East days.
The Irish are led by a potent trio of scorers: Markus Burton, Braeden Shrewsberry, and Tae Davis, who have been instrumental in Notre Dame’s strong start to the season, averaging over 87 points per game and boasting impressive field goal percentages. Burton, a preseason All-ACC selection and Bob Cousy Award watch list member, is particularly noteworthy for his early season success.
Adding to the excitement, the game precedes the Notre Dame football team’s contest against Virginia, also on NBC. This marks a significant return to the network for Notre Dame men’s basketball, their last appearance on NBC dating back to 1998. The Irish are hoping to not only avenge last year’s loss but also improve their road record, which stood at a mere 2-10 last season.
The game will be played at Capital One Arena, a familiar venue for Notre Dame after their participation in the ACC Tournament there last March. The matchup promises a compelling clash between two strong teams, with Notre Dame aiming to make a statement early in the season. The Irish also boast the highest-rated recruiting class in program history, adding further anticipation to their performance this year.
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