Notre Dame vs. Cal Condensed Game | 2025-26 ACC Men's Basketball

Ames calls game! Dai Dai Ames hit a four-point play with 5.5 seconds left in the game to put the Golden Bears up by one, and Cal would hold on to defeat the Fighting Irish, 72-71. Braeden Shrewsberry had a chance to win the game for Notre Dame at the buzzer, but the shot hit the front rim. Ames finished the game with 23 points on 9-16 shooting, including 4-9 on three-pointers. Chris Bell had 15 points and five rebounds, while Justin Pippen had 14 points, four rebounds, and three assists. Shrewsberry had 21 points with five made three-pointers for Notre Dame. Jalen Haralson added 17 points, four rebounds, and four assists.