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Boston College Defeats Notre Dame 77-69, Looks to Take Last Spot in ACC Tournament

Boston College rallied late to win 77-69, positioning for the 15th ACC Tournament spot pending Pittsburgh’s loss, while Notre Dame missed the tournament on tiebreakers.

  • On Saturday, Boston College defeated Notre Dame 77-69 in Chestnut Hill, moving the Eagles closer to a final ACC Tournament spot, while Notre Dame's season ends.
  • After falling behind for most of the game, Boston College had not led since it was 19-17 with 8 1/2 minutes left before an 11-0 run put them ahead 61-53 with 5 1/2 minutes left.
  • Fred Payne scored 24 points for Boston College, which made 31 of 41 free throws and hit seven in the final minute, while Jalen Haralson scored 21 and made back-to-back three-point plays late.
  • Notre Dame's season ends after the Fighting Irish finished 13-18 overall and 4-14 in ACC play, failing to qualify for the 15-team ACC Tournament due to tiebreakers.
  • Boston College will take the final spot if Pittsburgh, 4-13 in conference play, loses to Syracuse later Saturday, with Boston College holding the tiebreaker.
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Boston College defeats Notre Dame 77-69, looks to take last spot in ACC Tournament

Fred Payne scored 24 points, Boston College rallied late in the second half, and the Eagles defeated Notre Dame 77-69 on the last day of the ACC regular season.

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