On December 5, Notre Dame (6-3) will face TCU (5-2) in an exciting college basketball matchup. The game is scheduled for 8:00 PM ET at the Schollmaier Arena in Fort Worth, Texas. Fans can catch the action live on ESPN, with commentators Brian Estridge and Colin Boddicker providing coverage.
Game Overview
This matchup marks a historic occasion, as it will be the first time TCU has hosted Notre Dame. Currently, the Fighting Irish lead the all-time series with a perfect record of 5-0 against the Horned Frogs. The last encounter between these two teams took place in March 1997, where Notre Dame triumphed 82-72.
Key Player Statistics
- Carson Towt of Notre Dame is impressive with an average of 10.2 rebounds per game, ranking 17th in the nation.
- Markus Burton shows excellent shooting form with 53.1% efficiency in the paint this season.
Projected Starters
| Notre Dame | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Markus Burton | 19.9 | 3.1 | 3.6 |
| Braeden Shrewsberry | 10.0 | 2.4 | 1.2 |
| Jalen Haralson | 13.1 | 3.3 | 1.9 |
| Garrett Sundra | 3.7 | 3.0 | 0.2 |
| Carson Towt | 5.1 | 10.2 | 1.8 |
| TCU | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brock Harding | 10.0 | 3.3 | 6.1 |
| Jayden Pierce | 11.7 | 2.7 | 2.1 |
| Liutauras Lelevicius | 8.1 | 3.1 | 1.1 |
| David Punch | 12.7 | 7.0 | 2.3 |
| Xavier Edmonds | 8.9 | 3.6 | 1.1 |
Team Statistics
- Scoring Offense: Notre Dame 75.4 | TCU 79.7
- Scoring Defense: Notre Dame 67.7 | TCU 65.9
- Field Goal Percentage: Notre Dame 46.4% | TCU 44.5%
- Three-Point Percentage: Notre Dame 34.7% | TCU 33.7%
- Rebounds Per Game: Notre Dame 37.1 | TCU 35.7
- Assists Per Game: Notre Dame 12.0 | TCU 16.0
- Turnovers Per Game: Notre Dame 11.7 | TCU 12.0
As Notre Dame approaches 2,000 total victories, the anticipation for this game builds. Fans eagerly await to see if the Fighting Irish can continue their winning streak against TCU.
