Notre Dame (6-1) built a 13-point lead in the second half before holding on to defeat Illinois (2-5) 76-74 in the ACC/Big Ten Challenge.
The Irish used an 18-5 run to go up 65-52 with just over seven minutes, but the Illini refused to go away eventually getting a good three-point look in the final seconds to attempt to steal a win in South Bend.
Here is Blue & Gold Illustrated's half-by-half recap of the Irish victory.
https://notredame.rivals.com/news/notre-dame-hangs-on-in-76-74-win-over-illinois
The Irish used an 18-5 run to go up 65-52 with just over seven minutes, but the Illini refused to go away eventually getting a good three-point look in the final seconds to attempt to steal a win in South Bend.
Here is Blue & Gold Illustrated's half-by-half recap of the Irish victory.
https://notredame.rivals.com/news/notre-dame-hangs-on-in-76-74-win-over-illinois
