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Kings Drop Sixth Road Match-up Losing to Suns 129-102

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Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) drives past Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray, left, during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) 
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By Barbara Mason

The Sacramento Kings (8-27) played a nice opening quarter in their contest against the Phoenix Suns (20-14) only to falter in the second half. They were trailing at the half 62-56, bested by Phoenix in the end 129-102. Keegan Murray had his best game since returning to action finishing the game with 23 points and ten rebounds for a double double.

They stumbled in the second half of play as the Suns continued to extend their lead. As the fourth quarter wore on Phoenix had established as much as a 28 point lead. Devin Booker was red-hot finishing with 33 points. The Kings had 21 turnovers in the game, the Suns only 11.

Game recap: After a couple of quiet games upon his return, Murray got after it in the first quarter of Friday night’s game. As the quarter wore down Murray had already hit 11 points and had two rebounds. Despite the nice start for Murray Sacramento trailed after the first 12 minutes of play 32-29. Russell Westbrook and bench player Keon Ellis both came away empty in the opening quarter.

The Kings Nique Clifford hit a three to start the second quarter to tie up the game at 32. Minutes later the tie persisted now at 35 when Sacramento’s Doug McDermott made a 23-foot three point jumper. It was a nice start for the Kings.

Ellis would follow that shot with a three of this own giving the Kings a 38-35 lead. The Kings had already committed ten turnovers and needed to put the stops on that trend. They were only shooting around 55 % from the line so room for improvement on those two fronts.

As the game went into halftime, the Suns had taken a 62-56 lead. Murray finished the first half with 16 points and five rebounds. Poor ball protection had plagued the Kings throughout the first half with 13 turnovers. Booker finished the quarter with 27 points and Sacramento would be looking to try and contain him in the second half.

The Suns got going in earnest leading after three quarters 97-83. Murray added to his total shooting for 23 points and eight rebounds. Booker was on fire with 33 points through three quarters. The Suns hung onto a healthy 15-point lead throughout the quarter and the Kings had their hands full going into the fourth quarter.

After hanging in the game through the first half, the Kings ran out of steam trailing by as much as 28 points through the fourth quarter. The final was 129-102 in favor of Phoenix and the Kings had lost their sixth straight road game.

Murray had the team high for the Kings with 23 points and 10 rebounds for a double double. Westbrook finished with 17 points and 9 rebounds and DeMar DeRozan scored 13 points in the game. It was a quiet night for Maxime Raynaud finishing with six points and five rebounds.

Booker tore up the court finishing with 33 points and he had a lot of help from teammates Dillon Brooks with 18 points and both Collin Gillespie and Mark Williams each had 15 points. Williams also turned in nine rebounds just shy of a double double.

Game notes: Not much has gone right for the Kings since their win over the Dallas Mavericks last Saturday 113-107. Since that win the team has fallen to the Los Angeles Lakers, the Los Angeles Clippers, Thursday night to the Boston Celtics and they extended the loss streak to four with a loss to the Suns on Friday night.

Friday night they faced another tough match-up losing to the Suns. The Kings continue to struggle on the court defensively, much of their problems stemming from injury to Zach LaVine and Domantas Sabonis but have welcomed Keegan Murray back on court after a calf strain.

Murray was back on the court for the Clipper match-up but did little in his return only hitting 11 points and 2 rebounds. The loss to the Clippers was a wipe-out losing 131-90 followed by the loss to the Celtics 120-106.

The Kings played a close game through three quarters with Boston but fell apart in the fourth quarter outscored 32-18. There seems to be no end to the stretch that Sacramento is going through right now. The team is playing on a five game road skid and Friday night faced the seventh place in the Western Conference Suns, they took a sixth road loss.

They have beaten some elite teams in the second half of the season but right now they are fighting off falling into the basement, a half-game lead on the New Orleans Pelicans. The Kings more so then probably any other team need to make some moves with some very accomplished players on the line like Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan, Domantas Sabonis and Malik Monk.

Unfortunately all of these guys have sizeable contracts which discourages any teams that might have interest. It’s a really tough situation with no clear-cut answers.

Sunday evening the Kings will match-up with the Milwaukee Bucks at Golden 1 Center. Tipoff for that game is scheduled for 6:00 PM.

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Cardinal clipped the wings of the Cardinals 80-76, Friday  Evening inside Maples

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Louisville Cardinals guard Ryan Conwell (3) dribbles against Stanford Cardinal guard Benny Gealer (5) during the first half at Maples Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Justine Willard-Imagn Images | Justine Willard-Imagn Images

By Michael Roberson

STANFORD, Calif. — The Stanford Cardinal (12-3, 1-1 ACC) garnered their first conference win, after an 80-76 victory over the Louisville Cardinals (11-3, 1-1 ACC) in a pleasant atmosphere on the Farm.

Stanford started the game off with a 4-0 run.  Louisville followed that with a 5-0 run of their own.  The Cardinal equaled that amount on their second points burst..  They were in the lead for 16:23 of the first 20 minutes of the game and half, while the Cardinals were on top for 1:48, while they were tied twice for 1:49.

The Cardinal shot a whole lot better in the first half, compared to their previous conference game.  They managed to shoot 46% from both the field and beyond the arc.  Although they shot a mediocre 56% from the charity stripe.  Stanford’s defense forced Louisville into an abysmal 38% from 2, and 19% from 3.  Their 78% from the free throw line helped keep them close at recess.

Another different scenario for the Cardinal was from their leading scorer Ebuke Okorie,  The freshman sensation had a total of two points at the half in the previous game.  In his second conference game, he garnered  14 points in the initial 20-minute half.  That doubled his total amount in the other game.

After all of that action, Stanford was ahead by one at halftime, 35-34.  Stanford had one player in double-figures, and that was the aforementioned Okorie (14).  Louisville’s Sananda Fru was close, with 9 points and 5 rebounds at the midway point of the competitive game.

The second half had an immediate lead change, as Louisville entered the second half down one, but went up two on a 3-point shot by senior guard Isaac McKneely, 16 seconds into the second stanza.  That would be the fifth of 18 lead changes in the back and forth conference clash.

Both teams shot better in the second half, and made significant runs to race in front of each other.  Although there were nearly 20 lead changes, Stanford held the advantage for more than three times as many minutes of gameplay.

The game was a “nail-biter” in the final minutes, as it could have gone either way.  However, the Cardinal made the correct plays and converted the free throws to seal the deal at the end of 40 regulation minutes of action.  Stanford prevailed, and won the game by four, 80-76.

Two Cardinal teammates joined Okorie (28) in double-digit scoring.  Chisom Okpara tallied 17 points and 8 rebounds and Ryan Agarwal contributed 12 points to the team’s total.

Four Louisville hoopers reached that plateau for the visitors from the Blue Grass State.  Ryan Conwell led them with 18 points and7 rebounds, Isaac McKneely (17) Sananda Fru chipped in 15 points and 8 rebounds, and J’Vonne Hadley offered 14 points and 7 rebounds.

The Cardinal will next be in action Wednesday, January 7, as they travel across  the Continental US to Blacksburg to take on the Virginia Tech Hokies at 4 PM PT local time on the ACC NETWORK.  The Cardinals head back to Kentucky Tuesday, January 6, to host the Duke Blue Devils at 7 PM ET on ESPN.

San Jose Sharks podcast Lincoln Juarez: Will Lightning be a test for Sharks Saturday?

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Macklin Celebrini center (71) for the San Jose Sharks skates off the ice after scoring a shootout goal against the Minnesota Wild at SAP Center on Thu Jan 1, 2026 (AP News photo)

San Jose Sharks podcast Lincoln Juarez:

Can Macklin Celebrini continue his recent high-octane offense and challenge Tampa Bay’s defense right from the opening puck drop?
(The young Sharks star leads the team in scoring and has been a standout all season.)

How will Tyler Toffoli’s scoring touch impact the Sharks in Saturday’s matchup, especially considering his clutch goal in the last season Sharks win over the Lightning?
(Toffoli scored and helped San Jose snap its skid the last time these clubs met.)

Will Yaroslav Askarov’s netminding be a key factor, particularly if the Lightning come out firing early?
(Askarov made 24 saves in their prior meeting and could again be pivotal.)

Can Collin Graf make noise offensively again and continue to grow chemistry with Celebrini and Will Smith on that forward line?
(Graf has been working with San Jose’s up-and-coming core upfront.)

What defensive adjustments will Mario Ferraro and the Sharks blueline need to contain Tampa Bay’s transition game?
(Defense and gap control will be tested against a fast Lightning squad.)

Join Lincoln Juarez for the San Jose Sharks podcasts Fridays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

That’s Amaury News and Commentary: Rose Bowl Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza guides Indiana to a 38-3 rout over Alabama

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Indiana Hoosiers lineman Jackson Lloyd (78) and quarterback Fernando Mendoza (15) share congratulations after a touchdown pass from Mendoza to wide receiver Elijah Sarratt in the second half at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Thu Jan 1, 2026 (AP News photo)

Rose Bowl Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza guides Indiana to a 38-3 rout over Alabama, the Hoosiers’ first bowl win since 1991, and they are now on their way to the CFP semifinal berth against Oregon

That’s Amaury News and Commentary

By Amaury Pi Gonzalez

Heisman-winning quarterback Fernando Mendoza completed 14 of 16 passes for 192 yards(87.5%), for three touchdowns, as Indiana routed Alabama 38-3. The Hoosiers’ first bowl win since 1991, and they are now on their way to the CFP semifinal berth against Oregon.

Always a big deal to beat Alabama, arguably the most prestigious as well as dominant college football program ever. They consistently have multiple players selected in the NFL Draft each year, with some years yielding significant first-round picks, and many NFL stars who played for Alabama, such as Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts. Thursday, Hurts’ team, the Eagles, is a strong contender (among the top 6) to win the upcoming Super Bowl.

Fernando Mendoza is the first Heisman winner of Cuban heritage; all four of his grandparents were born and raised in Cuba before moving to the US. Mondoza was born in Miami, Florida, and grew up immersed in the most vibrant Cuban community in the US.

As a Latino quarterback, he’s seen as an inspiration, bringing pride to the Hispanic community, particularly Cubans. In the Miami area, Mendoza is highly engaged with the community, consistently speaking with young Latinos about family, hard work, sacrifice, and other values.

He is seen as an inspiration to the Hispanic community. Other famous quarterbacks of Hispanic heritage include the following. Jim Plunkett is the most successful, won the Heisman Trophy and led the Oakland Raiders to two Super Bowl victories.

He was the first Hispanic starting quarterback to win a Super Bowl and the Super Bowl MVP Award. Tom Flores, Joe Capp, Jeff García, Tony Romo, and Mark Sánchez also made it to the NFL and they all had Latino roots. Attention Raiders fans: Fernando Mendoza has not declared his favorite NFL team (at least publicly).

Raiders fans hope he is drafted by them, as betting odds strongly favor him as the #1 pick for the Raiders in the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft. I believe it would be a strong move for the Raiders to select young Fernando Mendoza.

Let’s face it, the Raiders need all the help they can get. The whole organization needs a total overhaul. And it would not be a bad start if they pick this talented young man. There is hardly any doubt that the majority of the Raiders fans live here in the Bay Area. No team that moves from the Bay Area to Las Vegas can have a larger following in Las Vegas than here in Oakland.

Quote: “Gentlemen, it is better to have died a small boy than to fumble this football.” – Attributed to John Heisman, the trophy’s namesake, often used to emphasize ball security.

Amaury Pi-Gonzalez – Cuban-born Pi-González is one of the pioneers of Spanish-language baseball play-by-play in America. Began as Oakland A’s Spanish-language voice in 1977 ending in 2024 (interrupted by stops with the Giants, Mariners and Angels). Voice of the Golden State Warriors from 1992 through 1998. 2010 inducted in the Bay Area Radio Hall of fame.

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San Jose Sharks podcast Len Shapiro: Celebrini scores 22nd and 23rd goals stands at third in NHL goals

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San Jose Sharks center Macklin Celebrini (71) takes a shot on goal against the Minnesota Wild goaltender Jesper Wallstedt (30) in the second round of the shootout at SAP Center in San Jose on Wed Dec 31, 2025 (AP News photo)

San Jose Sharks podcast Len Shapiro:

#1 Len, the game started with the Minnesota Wild’s Vladimir Tarasenko scoring his eighth goal of the sesaon to put the Wild on top 1-0 at 10:38

#2 The Sharks got two goals to the Wild’s no goals in the second period. Igor Chernyshov scored for his third of the season for the Sharks at 1:14 to tie it 1-1 San Jose. The Sharks Jeff Skinner scored his fifth goal a power play goal to give San Jose the 2-1 lead at 16:47.

#3 In the third period the Sharks Macklin Celebrini scored his 22nd goal of the season as San Jose took a two goal lead 3-1 at 4:16. The Wild came back with two straight goals to tie it up with Marcus Foligno his first of the season at 6:40 and Mats Zuccarello scored his fourth goal of the season to tie up the game at 3-3 at 8:47 which forced overtime.

#4 In the overtime stanza neither team scored. In the second round of the shootout following the overtime. Celebrini scored the first shootout goal and Will Smith scored the clincher for the second shootout goal for the 4-3 Sharks win. Top three stars #3 Jeff Skinner, #2 Igor Chernyshov and the #1 star Celebrini

#5 Next up for the San Jose Sharks they face off against the Tampa Bay Lightning who were in their own overtime against the Anaheim Ducks on Wednesday. Face off between the Bolts and Sharks on Sat Jan 3 is 1:00pm PT at SAP Center.

Len Shapiro is a San Jose Sharks reporter for http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Sharks End the Year on a 3-game Winning streak against the Minnesota Wild, 4-3

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Ryan Hartman (38) of the Wild collides with Sharks center Ty Dellandrea (10) during the first period Wednesday in San Jose. (Photo Credits to Godofredo A. Vásquez/The Associated Press)

By Michael Villanueva

SAN JOSE – The San Jose Sharks closed out the year on a high note, defeating the Minnesota Wild 4-3 in a shootout in a thrilling 1 p.m. contest at SAP Center, extending their winning streak to three games and completing a season series sweep of Minnesota.

San Jose entered the game on a two-game winning streak and extended it to three straight wins with the win. The Sharks’ record has also improved over the last ten games, from 6-4 to 7-3, giving them momentum heading into the new year. The victory finished a successful season series against the Wild, with San Jose winning 3-0, including a dramatic 3-2 overtime win in their most recent meeting on November 11, 2025.

Before the puck dropped, Sharks forward Macklin Celebrini made headlines for being chosen as the youngest member of Team Canada, which included NHL players. Celebrini continues to make NHL history, tying Sidney Crosby for the most points by a teenager before Christmas with 55. The sophomore superstar has been electrifying this season, ranking third in the NHL with 60 points (21 goals, 39 assists) in 39 games played as of December 29, while tying for second in the league with 39 assists.

Despite the pregame hype, Minnesota struck first. Vladimir Tarasenko scored for the Wild within 11 minutes of the game’s start. Minnesota dominated the first period, holding San Jose scoreless and carrying out its game plan perfectly. The Sharks went into the first intermission anxious, having to rearrange lineups and change formations after being outplayed in the first 20 minutes.

San Jose responded with energy in the second period. Igor Chernyshov scored the Sharks’ first goal of the afternoon just two minutes in, regaining momentum for the home team. The momentum continued when Jeff Skinner scored 14 minutes later to give San Jose their first lead of the game. After two quarters of play, the Sharks led 2-1 heading into the locker room.

The Sharks scored immediately to start the third quarter. Macklin Celebrini scored early, extending San Jose’s lead to 3-1 and exciting the SAP Center crowd. However, Minnesota refused to go away. Marcus Foligno and Mats Zuccarello reestablished Minnesota’s offense, tying the game at 3-3.

The final five minutes of regulation turned into a defensive battle, with both teams locked in and unwilling to surrender the decisive goal.

Overtime matched the intensity of the regular game, with both sides playing aggressive defense and contesting every shot. Neither team could find the back of the net in the additional five minutes, forcing the final game of the season into a shootout.

Collin Graf of San Jose started the shootout but missed. Minnesota’s Mats Zuccarello followed, but also came up empty. With the pressure growing, Celebrini stepped up and calmly sank his shot, giving the Sharks a 1-0 lead in the shootout. Minnesota failed to convert on its second try, securing the victory.

The Sharks skated off the ice with a 4–3 shootout victory, closing out the year in dramatic fashion and extending their winning streak as they head into the next stretch of the season. Macklin Celebrini is now at 23 goals so far in the season. The Sharks look forward to the new year as they face the Tampa Bay Lightning on January 3rd, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. back at SAP Center.

San Jose Sharks podcast Michael Villanueva: Celebrini scores his 22nd and shootout goal as Sharks put away Minnesota in SAP matinee

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San Jose Sharks center Macklin Celebrini (71) celebrates one of his two goals against the Minnesota Wild at SAP Center in San Jose on Wed Dec 31, 2025 (photo by @Kavinm95)

San Jose Sharks podcast Micahel Villanueva:

#1 Michael, the game started with the Minnesota Wild’s Vladimir Tarasenko scoring his eighth goal of the sesaon to put the Wild on top 1-0 at 10:38

#2 The Sharks got two goals to the Wild’s no goals in the second period. Igor Chernyshov scored for his third of the season for the Sharks at 1:14 to tie it 1-1 San Jose. The Sharks Jeff Skinner scored his fifth goal a power play goal to give San Jose the 2-1 lead at 16:47.

#3 In the third period the Sharks Macklin Celebrini scored his 22nd goal of the season as San Jose took a two goal lead 3-1 at 4:16. The Wild came back with two straight goals to tie it up with Marcus Foligno his first of the season at 6:40 and Mats Zuccarello scored his fourth goal of the season to tie up the game at 3-3 at 8:47 which forced overtime.

#4 In the overtime stanza neither team scored. In the second round of the shootout following the overtime. Macklin Celebrini scored the first shootout goal and Will Smith scored the clincher for the second shootout goal for the 4-3 Sharks win. Top three stars #3 Jeff Skinner, #2 Igor Chernyshov and the #1 star Celebrini

#5 Next up for the San Jose Sharks they face off against the Tampa Bay Lightning who were in their own overtime against the Anaheim Ducks on Wednesday. Face off between the Bolts and Sharks on Sat Jan 3 is 1:00pm PT at SAP Center.

Michael Villanueva is a San Jose Sharks reporter for http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Stanford Cardinal podcast Michael Roberson: Cardinal need to regroup on offensive strategy; Stanford faces Louisville Friday

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Stanford Cardinal Chisom Okpara was the only player on Stanford in double figures as the Cardinal strugggled to get any offense going against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish on Tue Dec 30, 2025 (Sports Illustrated file photo)

Stanford Cardinal podcast Michael Roberson:

#1 Chisom Okpara finished with 13 points and was one of Stanford’s leading scorers Tueday night — what adjustments do you think the team needs to make offensively after a tough shooting night.

#2 Ebuka Okorie came into the game as one of the nation’s top scorers but was held to seven points — what credit do you give Notre Dame’s defense?

#3 Oskar Giltay led Stanford with 11 rebounds — can you talk about his presence on the boards and how he might build a better transition offense off those rebounds next time?

#4 The team struggled with shooting efficiency overall — what specific areas (shot selection, ball movement, or spacing) do you feel most need improvement before your next ACC game?

#5 After playing a tough defensive battle on the road, how does Stanford keep the team’s confidence up and reset for the next game, especially after a frustrating offensive performance like this?

Join Michael Roberson for the Stanford Cardinal podcasts at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

San Francisco 49ers podcast David Zizmor: 49ers got both sides of the football working against Chicago; 49ers gearing up for big one with Seahawks Saturday

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San Francisco running back Christian McCaffrey (23) charges towards the end zone against the Chicago Bears at Levi Stadium in Santa Clara on Tue Dec 30, 2025 (AP News photo)

San Francisco 49ers podcast David Zizmor:

#1 Dave, talk about the job that San Francisco 49ers (12-4) quarterback Brock Purdy did did under center on Sunday Night Football with five touchdowns, 303 yards passing.

#2 It was a game where the 49ers from start to almost finish controlled the tempo, had both the receivers and the run game working. Their plans to success was well executed.

#3 David talk about the Seattle Seahawks the 49ers next opponent. The Seahawks have won six in a row coming into Santa Clara this Saturday night with a record at 13-3. The Seahawks won their last game against the Carolina Panthers. It’s the Seahawks and 49ers kicking off at 5:00pm in Santa Clara.

David Zizmor does the San Francisco 49ers podcasts each Saturday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Stanford Cardinal game wrap: Cardinal suffered Bad Luck (Play) versus the Fighting Irish, 47-40, on ACC Opening Night on the Farm

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Stanford Cardinal forward Chisom Okpara (10) throws down on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish forward Carson Towt (33) at Maple Pavilion in Palo Alto on Tue Dec 30, 2025 (Stanford Cardinal photo)

By Michael Roberson

STANFORD, Calif. — The Stanford Cardinal (11-3, 0-1 ACC) allowed good fortune for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish (10-4, 1-0 ACC) by losing to the visitors from the Midwest 47-40, on Opening Night of the 2025-26 Atlantic Coast Conference league play, inside the confines of Maples Pavilion.

Notre Dame opened the conference contest with a tip-in layup. However, the Cardinal followed that with an 8-0 run to go up by six…The Fighting Irish topped that with a 10-0 run of their own, to lead by four. They eventually extended the margin to six. The guests from South Bend settled for a five point advantage at recess, 22-17.

The shooting in all three aspects was poor, at best. Both squads shot a putrid 27% from the floor. Stanford was 27% from beyond the arc, and 50% from the charity stripe, within the initial 20-minute half. Notre Dame was awful from threeland (0%) and 67% from the free throw line.

Cardinal top scorer Ebuke Okorie was scoreless for nearly the first 14 minutes of the game. He finally scored on a layup at the 6:02 mark of the half. That was his only tally in the first half. Okorie was working on a 30+ points consecutive streak, which was in dire jeopardy. Two points at the half would have required a 28-point explosion. That seemed to be very unlikely at the midway point of the battle.

Neither team produced a double-digit scorer in the very low scoring half of regulation play.

The second half had the Fighting Irish scoring first, as they did in the first half, on a basket by senior forward Carson Towt. They later extended their lead to as much as 16 points midway through the final half. Although they reached that wide of a margin, Stanford was still battling the Fighting Irish.

The Cardinal indeed fought back enough to get into striking range, cutting the deficit to single digits down the stretch. They were as close as five points behind at just under three minutes left in the game. Unfortunately for the home team, that was as close as they got in the second half, thanks to a couple of dagger threes by sophomore forward Garrett Sundra.

After 40 minutes of abysmal shooting on both sides, the Hoosier State hoopers prevailed and held on to victory by seven points, 47-40. The game could also be viewed as a defensive struggle, but the average fan on either side would have preferred an offensive masterpiece.

Stanford presented one player with more than ten points. Chisom Okpara contributed 13 points, while the high scoring freshman sensation Ebuke Okorie managed to chip in seven points and six rebounds.

Notre Dame also had a lone player reach that standard plateau. the aforementioned Jalen Haralson put up 13 points too, while his teammate Carson Towt grabbed 10 rebounds and scored eight points

The Cardinal will next be in action Saturday, January 2, as they host the Louisville Cardinals at 5 PM PT on the ACC Network. The Fighting Irish head across the Bay to take on the California Golden Bears, on the same date at 8 PM PT on ESPN2.