In the recent ACC Tournament matchup on March 12, 2025, the North Carolina Tar Heels decisively defeated the Notre Dame Fighting Irish with a final score of 76-56.
Key Game Highlights:
First-Half Dominance: North Carolina started strong, with Jae’lyn Withers hitting three consecutive three-pointers early in the game, contributing to a 17-5 lead within the first five minutes.
Three-Point Shooting: The Tar Heels showcased exceptional accuracy from beyond the arc, with Withers going 5-for-6 on three-pointers in the first half.
Notre Dame’s Struggles: The Fighting Irish faced challenges, particularly with Markus Burton being limited in his performance, possibly due to fatigue from previous games.
Pre-Game Expert Predictions and Betting Odds:
Prior to the game, experts and oddsmakers favored North Carolina:
Point Spread: North Carolina was favored by 10.5 points.
Moneyline Odds: The Tar Heels had odds of -625, while the Fighting Irish were at +450.
Over/Under: The total points line was set at 145.5.
Key Statistics:
North Carolina’s Offense: The Tar Heels averaged 81.7 points per game during the season, ranking 24th nationally.
Notre Dame’s Defense: The Fighting Irish allowed an average of 72.4 points per game, placing them 199th nationally.
The game’s outcome aligned with expert predictions, as North Carolina covered the spread, and the total points scored fell under the projected over/under line.