Syracuse Rallies to Defeat Notre Dame

Syracuse Orange secured a dramatic 77-69 victory over Notre Dame after overcoming a 17-point deficit in the first half. Led by JJ Starling's 21 points and Eddie Lampkin's double-double, Syracuse's defense intensified after halftime, limiting Notre Dame to only 27 points in the second half. Despite a first-half career-high of 22 points from Notre Dame's Markus Burton, Syracuse rallied with key plays by Lampkin and Starling. This win was crucial for Syracuse, coming off a demoralizing defeat to Louisville and seeking to improve their season record. Adrian Autry's halftime challenge to his team resulted in a defensive turnaround, a stark contrast to their earlier struggles. The victory leaves both teams with a 9-9 and 8-10 record, respectively, in the ACC.