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Recap - Notre Dame Defeats Kentucky 66-62

Dane Goodwin scored 14 points leading Notre Dame to a 66-62 victory over Kentucky at Purcell Pavilion at the Joyce Center on Saturday.

Bettors who backed Notre Dame were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +4.5 at sportsbooks.

Blake Wesley had 14 points for Notre Dame and Trey Wertz chipped in with 12 points. Cormac Ryan had 4 assists for them, while Dane Goodwin was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 6 boards.

Kentucky got a 25-point performance from Oscar Tshiebwe, who was supported by 12 points from Keion Brooks Jr.. TyTy Washington Jr. had 5 assists in a losing cause for Kentucky, while Oscar Tshiebwe grabbed 7 rebounds.

Notre Dame trailed at halftime, 30-29.

Notre Dame won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 29-26.

Next game, Notre Dame takes its act on the road to face Indiana looking for another win. For Kentucky, they head on the road to face Ohio State.