Stanford loses 56-54 heartbreaker to Notre Dame on Cole Certa's 3-pointer with 18 seconds left
Briefly

In a thrilling matchup on Wednesday night, Notre Dame defeated Stanford 56-54 thanks to Cole Certa's decisive 3-pointer with just 18 seconds remaining. The Fighting Irish, led by Markus Burton's impressive 24 points, surged back from an 11-point deficit with a 15-0 scoring run. Despite a late rally from Stanford, including a missed jumper from Ryan Agarwal that sealed Notre Dame's win, the Cardianl managed to secure a first-round bye in the ACC Tournament. The game highlighted key performances, particularly from both team's leading scorers, making a dramatic conclusion to the regular season.
Cole Certa hit a clutch 3-pointer with 18 seconds remaining, sealing Notre Dame's 56-54 comeback victory against Stanford after trailing late in the game.
Markus Burton, the standout player with 24 points, fueled Notre Dame's resurgence, leading a critical 15-0 run to overcome an 11-point deficit late in the game.
Stanford's strong start included an 8-point recovery in the final minute, but a missed jumper from Ryan Agarwal ended their chance for a last-minute win.
With this victory, Notre Dame closed out their regular season against Cal while Stanford has secured a first-round bye in the upcoming ACC tournament.
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