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March Madness - Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Alabama Crimson Tide Recap - Notre Dame Wins 78-64

Cormac Ryan went off for 29 points and added 6 rebounds leading Notre Dame over Alabama, 78-64, on Friday at Viejas Arena at Aztec Bowl.

Notre Dame was the ATS victor, as they covered the +4.0-point spread as an underdog.

Notre Dame got 18 points from Blake Wesley and another 13 points from Paul Atkinson. Paul Atkinson contributed 3 assists, while Paul Atkinson cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.

Alabama got a 16-point performance from Keon Ellis, who was supported by 13 points from Jaden Shackelford. JD Davison had 9 assists in a losing cause for Alabama, while Keon Ellis grabbed 9 rebounds.

Notre Dame was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.

Alabama won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 28-27.