Notre Dame closed out its non-conference schedule with in state rival Purdue-Ft. Wayne, and it was the Mastadon’s coming away with the victory. Len Clark reports.
Purdue Fort Wayne handed Notre Dame its first home loss of the season, edging the Irish 72–69 at Purcell Pavilion. Jalen Haralson and Logan Imes scored career-highs to lead Irish, but Corey Hadnot the second led all scorers with 29. The Irish won the rebounding battle but couldn’t get a late stop, as Notre Dame falls to 9–4 overall, while the 8-6 Mastodons earned their first-ever win in the series. Len Clark, Network Indiana.