The 'Len' Zone
Notre Dame Outlasts Cal
in 4OT Thriller
In a game for the history books, Notre Dame defeated California 112-110 in four overtimes on Senior Day.
Sophomore Markus Burton led with a career-high 43 points. Matt Allocco added 24 points, including clutch shots in the final overtime.

by Len Clark

Irish Highlights
Burton's Record-Breaking Performance
43
Career-High Points
Most by any Notre Dame player in an ACC game
21
Overtime Points
Scored across four overtime periods
13
Free Throws
Made 13 of 17 attempts from the line
First Half Momentum
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Burton's Hot Start
18 points on 7-of-11 shooting in the first half
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Halftime Lead
Notre Dame ahead 37-33 at the break
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Davis Contribution
Tae Davis scored six quick points early in second half
Regulation Drama
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Cal's Comeback
Golden Bears made six of eight shots to tie game at 63-63
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Burton's Free Throws
Split a pair for 67-65 lead with seconds remaining
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Final Seconds
Cal's free throws tied the game at 68-68, forcing overtime
The Overtime Marathon
First Overtime
Burton hit a deep three with 36 seconds left to force second OT at 79-79
Second Overtime
Irish led 88-82 before Cal rallied. Certa's potential winner rattled out
Third Overtime
Burton hit two threes. Allocco's buzzer-beater fell short at 97-97
Fourth Overtime
Allocco scored 10 points including go-ahead three with 15 seconds left
Allocco's Heroics
Battling Through Injury
Played with right-wrist injury throughout the marathon game
Clutch When Needed
Scored 10 points in fourth overtime after Burton fouled out
Game-Winner
Drilled go-ahead three with 15 seconds left in final overtime
Key Performances
Looking Ahead

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ACC Tournament
Notre Dame secures No. 12 seed in the ACC Tournament

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Next Matchup
Will face No. 13 Pitt on Tuesday, March 11, at 2 p.m. ET

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Tournament Location
Games to be played in Charlotte