Rutgers Defeats Notre Dame in Las Vegas Overtime

Notre Dame faced a tough challenge at the Players Era Festival in Las Vegas, losing 85-84 in overtime to Rutgers. Early in the game, Notre Dame's star player, Markus Burton, suffered a knee injury and was unable to return, forcing the team to adapt without their leader. Despite this setback, the team, led by Matt Allocco's 24 points and six 3-pointers, put up a strong fight. Rutgers' Dylan Harper, a standout freshman, dominated with a career-high 36 points, including crucial free throws in overtime. The game was marked by intense back-and-forth gameplay, with Notre Dame recovering from a 10-point deficit and almost clinching the victory. Both teams will advance to face new opponents in the tournament, with Notre Dame up against Houston next.