Thu Feb 13 02:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Notre Dame Fighting Irish Aim for Season Sweep Against Boston College Eagles

**CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. –** The Notre Dame Fighting Irish men’s basketball team will look to continue their upward trajectory when they face the Boston College Eagles on Wednesday, February 12th, at 9 p.m. ET on ESPNU. This rematch pits the Irish (10-13, 4-8 ACC) against the Eagles (10-13, 2-10 ACC) at Conte Forum.

Notre Dame secured a victory over Boston College earlier this season, winning 78-60 on January 13th. Tae Davis led the charge in that game with 26 points, while Markus Burton contributed 20. The Irish dominated the boards and recorded a season-high in steals.

This game represents a chance for Notre Dame to complete a season sweep against Boston College for the first time since 2019. However, the Irish must overcome a recent trend of strong first halves followed by second-half collapses that have led to narrow defeats.

A key player to watch is sophomore Markus Burton. Since returning from injury, he has been on a tear, averaging 22.1 points per game in ACC play – currently leading the league. His overall scoring average of 20.6 ppg ranks him 10th nationally, and he’s nearing 1,000 career points. Burton’s performance, along with the contributions of Tae Davis (15.6 ppg) and Braeden Shrewsberry (13.7 ppg), makes Notre Dame’s backcourt one of the most potent in the ACC. Their combined scoring power surpasses even that of Duke’s and Pitt’s leading guard tandems.

The Irish have also significantly improved their three-point shooting, currently ranking second in the ACC in three-point percentage in conference play. This improvement is largely attributed to the strong performances of Burton, Shrewsberry, and Matt Allocco, who boasts the highest assist-to-turnover ratio in program history.

The game promises a compelling matchup as both teams seek a crucial win in the competitive ACC landscape. Notre Dame will need to maintain their momentum throughout the game to secure the victory and continue their push for a strong finish to the season.

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