North Carolina Edges Notre Dame 74-73

No. 17 North Carolina narrowly defeated No. 3 Notre Dame 74-73 in a thrilling ACC matchup, with Ian Jackson scoring a career-high 27 points and Elliot Cadeau hitting a pivotal four-point play in the closing seconds. Cadeau's late-game heroics helped UNC overcome a three-point deficit, while RJ Davis contributed eight points and a season-high seven assists. Notre Dame's Markus Burton led his team with 23 points but missed a potential game-winning layup as time expired. Earlier in the week, North Carolina fell to Notre Dame 76-66 despite a strong performance from Maria Gakdeng, who scored 16 points. The Tar Heels now prepare to face No. 14 Duke, looking to build on their recent win. Notre Dame, with a record of 7-7, continues to struggle in ACC play, seeking to bounce back in their upcoming games.