Notre Dame basketball had every right to feel sorry for itself following a rough week of Atlantic Coast Conference play at home. Instead, the Irish competed

Notre Dame basketball might not be playing for the NCAA tournament but earned a much-needed victory on Saturday.

When Notre Dame lost Braeden Shrewsberry and Matt Allocco to injury before tipoff, it looked like a loss to Pittsburgh was guaranteed. But never say never in college basketball, and the Irish proved that with a 76-72 win.