The 'Len' Zone
Notre Dame's Thrilling
Last-Second Victory
Over Stanford
Watch how the Fighting Irish snatched victory from the jaws of defeat with an electrifying finish that had Purcell Pavilion erupting in celebration!

by Len Clark

Micah Shrewsberry Post-Game
The Final Moment: Certa's Clutch Three
1
Stanford Leads 54-52
With just 1:18 remaining, Stanford took the lead on Jaylen Blakes' deep three-pointer.
2
Davis Cuts Deficit
Tae Davis made one free throw with under a minute left to pull within one point.
3
The Game-Winner
With 18 seconds left, Cole Certa found space and buried the go-ahead three-pointer!
4
Defense Seals It
Notre Dame's defense forced a missed jumper by Stanford as time expired.
Markus Burton: The Irish Engine
24
Points
Burton led all Irish scorers on 8-of-20 shooting.
7
Rebounds
He crashed the boards effectively all night long.
1
Game-Winning Assist
Burton found Certa for the clutch three-pointer.
A Game of Dramatic Runs
1
Stanford's Early Control
The Cardinal built a nine-point lead heading into halftime.
2
Irish Surge Back
Notre Dame unleashed a massive 15-0 run in the second half.
3
Cardinal Counter
Stanford responded with an 8-0 spurt to retake the lead.
4
Notre Dame's Finishing Punch
The Irish executed perfectly in the final minute to steal the victory.
Stanford's Standout: Maxime Raynaud
Double-Double Machine
Raynaud dominated inside with 20 points and 10 rebounds for Stanford.
Interior Presence
His size and skill created matchup problems for Notre Dame's defense.
Late-Game Struggles
Notre Dame's adjustments limited his impact in the crucial final minutes.
Defense Wins Games
Final Stand
Notre Dame held Stanford scoreless for the final 1:18 of the game.
Clutch Timing
The defense intensified exactly when it mattered most.
Shooting Woes
Stanford went 0-for-6 from three-point range in the second half.
Contested Shots
The final buzzer-beater attempt was heavily defended by the Irish.