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Even as Duke continued to stretch their lead, Notre Dame found their rhythm. As the first half drew to a close, both teams demonstrated resilience, with Notre Dame closing the gap but still trailing by seven points at halftime.
Second Half Resurgence from Notre Dame
The second half saw a renewed energy from both squads. Notre Dame made strategic adjustments and capitalized on their attempts. Burton, with his explosive drives and accurate shooting, helped inch the Fighting Irish closer, while Flag continued to dominate for Duke, amassing points at a staggering rate.