71 Notre Dame (Jan 2, 2026) Game Recap
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Key Points:
- Dai Dai Ames scored 18 of his 23 points in the second half, including a crucial four-point play and a late 3-pointer, leading California to a 72-71 win over Notre Dame.
- Ames made 9 of 16 shots, including 4 of 9 from beyond the arc, while teammates Chris Bell and Justin Pippen contributed 15 and 14 points respectively.
- Braeden Shrewsberry led Notre Dame with 21 points, hitting five 3-pointers and going 6 for 6 at the free-throw line, supported by Jalen Haralson’s 17 points and Cole Certa’s 16 off the bench.
- The game featured multiple lead changes in the second
