Miami defeats Notre Dame 63-57, snaps 20-game ACC losing streak

The Notre Dame men's basketball team suffered a significant setback, losing to Miami 63-57, marking Miami's first win in the ACC since February 3, 2024. The Fighting Irish, who dropped to 10-11 overall and 4-6 in the conference, blew a 13-point lead in the second half, being outscored 30-12 over the final 14 minutes. Notably, Notre Dame missed all three of their free throw attempts and committed two turnovers in the last three minutes of the game. Matt Cleveland led Miami with 21 points, while Notre Dame's Markus Burton was the top scorer for the Irish with 17 points. This defeat continues to highlight Notre Dame's struggles to close out games effectively and comes on the heels of a two-game winning streak. The Irish will next face Florida State, while Miami looks to build on their momentum against Louisville.