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Notre Dame holds off Rutgers at Players Era Festival

PUBLISHED Nov 25, 2025, 4:21 PM ET

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Las Vegas — Notre Dame defeated Rutgers 68-63 at the Players Era Festival on Tuesday, holding off a late Rutgers rally. Markus Burton scored 21 points with five assists and three steals, and Braeden Shrewsberry added 13. Jamichael Davis led Rutgers with 21 points and Dylan Grant scored 15. Notre Dame led 68-58 with 2:14 remaining; Rutgers hit free throws and a late lane shot but missed three final 3-pointers. The loss left Rutgers 4-3 after an 85-60 defeat to Tennessee, and Rutgers will play UNLV on Thanksgiving Day. Game details above. Based on 11 articles reviewed and supporting research.

By Lauren Mitchell | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

Rutgers lost to Tennessee 85-60 in the Players Era Festival opener (Monday).
Notre Dame produced an 11-0 run and led Rutgers 36-24 at halftime (first half).
On Tuesday, Notre Dame beat Rutgers 68-63 at MGM Grand Garden Arena.
Late in the game, Rutgers’ Tariq Francis made three free throws and a lane shot; Rutgers missed three 3-pointers in final 30 seconds.
Rutgers entered Thanksgiving Day scheduled to play UNLV to conclude the Festival, holding a 4-3 record.

Media Bias

Articles Published:: 11
Right Leaning:: 0
Left Leaning:: 0
Neutral:: 11

Who Benefited

Notre Dame benefited through improved tournament standing, player confidence, and positive exposure for key contributors Markus Burton and Braeden Shrewsberry.

Who Impacted

Rutgers suffered a third consecutive loss in the event, leaving the team with a 4-3 record and raising concerns about offensive support beyond leading scorers.

Media Bias

Articles Published:: 11
Right Leaning:: 0
Left Leaning:: 0
Neutral:: 11
Distribution:: Left 0%, Center 100%, Right 0%

Who Benefited

Notre Dame benefited through improved tournament standing, player confidence, and positive exposure for key contributors Markus Burton and Braeden Shrewsberry.

Who Impacted

Rutgers suffered a third consecutive loss in the event, leaving the team with a 4-3 record and raising concerns about offensive support beyond leading scorers.