The Notre Dame Fighting Irish secured a 15-point victory over the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, winning 89-74. Cole Certa led the charge with an impressive 37 points, while Braeden Shrewsberry added 20 points to the scoreboard. The win brings Notre Dame's record to 12-14, with a NET ranking of 88. Georgia Tech, on the other hand, falls to 11-15, with a NET ranking of 157. The 15-point margin of victory exceeded the predicted 9.2-point margin, with Notre Dame outscoring Georgia Tech 45-33 in the first half.
Cole Certa Scores 37 Points, Tying His Season High
The game got off to a strong start for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, with Cole Certa scoring 22 points in the first half to give his team a 45-33 lead at halftime. The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets struggled to keep up, with Kowacie Reeves Jr. leading the team with 8 points in the first half. In the second half, Notre Dame continued to dominate, outscoring Georgia Tech 44-41. Logan Imes added 14 points and 9 rebounds for Notre Dame, while Baye Ndongo had 14 points and 12 rebounds for Georgia Tech. The Yellow Jackets' Jaeden Mustaf also contributed 14 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome the strong performance by the Fighting Irish. Notre Dame's 45 points in the first half set the tone for the rest of the game, and they were able to maintain a double-digit lead for most of the second half.
Cole Certa was the standout performer for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, scoring 37 points on the night. Braeden Shrewsberry added 20 points, while Logan Imes had 14 points and 9 rebounds. For the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, Kowacie Reeves Jr. led the team with 16 points, while Baye Ndongo had 14 points and 12 rebounds. Jaeden Mustaf also contributed 14 points for the Yellow Jackets. Certa's 37 points were a game-high, and his performance was a key factor in Notre Dame's 15-point victory. The Fighting Irish had three players score in double figures, with Certa, Shrewsberry, and Imes all reaching the milestone.
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The Notre Dame Fighting Irish outshot the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 51.7% to 43.1% from the field, with Cole Certa making 13 of 20 shots. The Fighting Irish also outrebounded the Yellow Jackets 35-32, with Logan Imes leading the team with 9 rebounds. Georgia Tech turned the ball over 12 times, while Notre Dame had 10 turnovers. The Yellow Jackets made 7 of 22 three-point attempts, while the Fighting Irish made 8 of 20. Notre Dame's 45 points in the first half were a season-high for the team, and they were able to maintain a high level of scoring throughout the game.
The CHD Scout predicted a 9.2-point victory for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, with a predicted score of 79-70. The actual result was an 89-74 victory for Notre Dame, with a 15-point margin of victory. The prediction was correct, with Notre Dame winning the game by a wider margin than expected. The CHD Scout model accurately predicted the outcome of the game, but underestimated the margin of victory. Cole Certa's 37 points were a key factor in the larger-than-expected margin, and the model will likely take this into account in future predictions.
The victory over Georgia Tech was a Quadrant 3 win for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, with the Yellow Jackets having a NET ranking of 157. The loss was a Quadrant 2 loss for Georgia Tech, with the Fighting Irish having a NET ranking of 88. The win improves Notre Dame's resume, with the team now having a 12-14 record. The Fighting Irish have a NET ranking of 88, and the victory over Georgia Tech will likely help to improve their ranking. Georgia Tech, on the other hand, falls to 11-15, and the loss will likely hurt their chances of making a postseason tournament.
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish want to build on their momentum as they face their next opponent, while the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets will try to bounce back from the loss. The Fighting Irish's next game is on February 17th against the Louisville Cardinals, while the Yellow Jackets' next game is on February 18th against the Virginia Tech Hokies. Both teams want to improve their records and make a push for a postseason tournament.