In a historic performance on March 8, 2025, Markus Burton led the Notre Dame Fighting Irish to a 112-110 victory over the California Golden Bears in a thrilling four-overtime game at Purcell Pavilion. Burton’s 43-point outburst not only set a new program record for points in an Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) game but also marked the highest scoring performance by a Notre Dame player since Adrian Dantley’s 49 points in 1975. citeturn0search1

 

From the outset, Burton showcased his offensive prowess, tallying 18 points in the first half on an efficient 7-of-11 shooting. citeturn0search6 Despite a quieter second half, where he added just four points, Burton erupted during the overtime periods, contributing 21 points. His clutch shooting, including pivotal three-pointers in the first and second overtimes, kept the Irish competitive in this marathon matchup. citeturn0search3

 

The game’s intensity escalated as both teams exchanged leads and answered each other’s scoring runs. In the first overtime, Burton nailed a three-pointer with 36 seconds remaining to tie the game at 79, extending the contest. He continued his heroics in subsequent overtimes, hitting crucial shots that either tied the game or gave Notre Dame a temporary lead. citeturn0search3

 

However, with 2:40 left in the fourth overtime, Burton fouled out, leaving the Irish without their primary scorer. At that juncture, Notre Dame trailed 103-99. Stepping up in Burton’s absence, senior guard Matt Allocco delivered critical plays, including a baseline fadeaway jumper to tie the game and a decisive three-pointer with 15 seconds remaining, giving the Irish a lead they would not relinquish. citeturn0search7

 

Allocco finished the game with 24 points, while center Nikita Konstantynovskyi dominated the boards, securing 17 rebounds—the most by a Notre Dame player since 2022. citeturn0search6 Freshman Cole Certa also made significant contributions, notably sinking two free throws in the final moments to seal the victory. citeturn0news10

 

This quadruple-overtime thriller not only highlighted Burton’s record-breaking performance but also underscored the resilience and depth of the Notre Dame roster. The collective efforts of the team ensured a memorable Senior Day, concluding their regular season with a hard-fought and historic win. citeturn0search3

 

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