With the regular season nearing the end, Notre Dame faces Stanford at Purcell Pavilion. The Irish seek to snap a three-game losing streak before ACC Tournament play begins.
Despite their struggles, Notre Dame has shown potential through close games and individual performances.
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by Len Clark
Game Details & Team Records
Date & Time
Wednesday night, 9 p.m. ET on ESPNU
Notre Dame Record
12-17 overall, 6-12 in ACC play
Stanford Record
19-10 overall, 11-7 in conference play
Historic Matchup
Notre Dame leads the all-time series 3-0, last meeting in 1993
Markus Burton: Notre Dame's Star Performer
1
ACC Scoring Leader
Burton leads the ACC in scoring at 22.3 points per game in conference play.
2
Recent Hot Streak
Averaging 26.3 points over his last three games, including a 30-point effort against Clemson.
3
Hometown Hero
The sophomore guard from Mishawaka has become the heart of the Irish team.
Stanford's Size Advantage: Maxime Raynaud
7-foot-1 Forward
Raynaud's height presents a significant challenge for Notre Dame's frontcourt.
Double-Double Machine
Leads Division I with 21 double-doubles this season.
Dominant Stats
Averaging 20.2 points and 10.9 rebounds per game.
Rebounding Battle: Key to Victory
Notre Dame's Challenge
The Irish rank 12th in the ACC in rebounding margin. Their frontcourt has struggled consistently on the glass.
Stanford's Strength
The Cardinal are among the Pac-12's best rebounding teams. They excel at controlling the boards on both ends.
Game Strategy
"We have to be physical with him early," said junior forward Tae Davis about containing Raynaud.
Final Stretch: What's at Stake
Stanford Showdown
Wednesday night offers a chance to snap the three-game losing streak at home.
California Finale
Notre Dame will face California on Saturday in their regular season closer.
ACC Tournament
The team heads to Charlotte looking to make a surprising run in postseason play.
Pride Factor
"It's about playing for pride and proving what we're capable of," Burton said. "We're not done yet."