Notre Dame traveled to Louisville to take on the Cardinals in an ACC showdown. Notre Dame coming in had a very late flight as the plane had problems. It appeared though that Louisville was out even later as Notre Dame domimated. Notre Dame played inspired as Father Ted Hesburgh, who impacted the University for his actions involved in the Civil Rights and many other impacts at Notre Dame, passed away over the weekend. Notre Dame was looking to achieve the win in his honor. Notre Dame was led by Demetrius Jackson and Bonzie Collins in scoring. Also, the Irish had a very high shooting percentage that was much higher than Louisville's. 

The key for Notre Dame in that first half was their three point shooting. They started out the game slow, but propelled to a halftime lead because of their rainbows behind the arc. They were 11 out of 15 at the half mark. Also, they shot a 58 percent, which Notre Dame coming into this matchup was second in the nation in highest shooting percentages. Jerian Grant had a jumper at the buzzer of the first half that described the Notre Dame intensity. That shot also sparked Notre Dame in the second half. Notre Dame led 42 to 31 at the half mark.

Louisville tried desperately to claw themselves back into the lead, but Notre Dame just wouldn't let up and allow Louisville to try and make a comeback. Demetrius Jackson made a three pointer with around seven minutes to go that would give Notre Dame the 53-48 lead. Notre Dame would manage to make seven baskets in a row to close out the game. Most were from Demetrius Jackson who scored 21 and Bonzie Collins with 16 points. The defense held Louisville to 48 percent shooting. 

Notre Dame has two wins in ten attempts at Lousiville. Notre Dame's last win at home versus Louisville came in 2013 in three overtimes. 

Demetrius Jackson on the victory: "Everybody just went for it," said Jackson, who made 6 of 11 from the field and all seven free throws. "Guys stepped up and made big plays. Steve stepped up and made big shots. Bonzie was like a tight end catching those long balls. Guys just did a great job."

Final thoughts by Mike Brey: "I'm really proud of my team to come in this atmosphere and beat an NCAA tournament team," said Notre Dame coach Mike Brey. "I was a little concerned how sharp we'd be -- we hadn't played in eight days. I thought we responded great."

Louisville faces second ranked Virginia on Saturday. Notre Dame who clinched third in the ACC takes on Clemson on Saturday.