Notre Dame survives last-second finish to upset No. 10 Louisville in overtime at Purcell Pavilion

A game decided on the final shot

Notre Dame defeated No. 10 Louisville 78-76 in overtime in South Bend, sealing the upset with a made jumper at the horn after Louisville had tied the game in the closing seconds. The finish capped a back-and-forth contest that required an extra period and was determined by one final, executed possession.

How the final sequence unfolded

Louisville pulled even late in overtime on a layup with 3.8 seconds remaining, setting up a last possession in which Notre Dame advanced the ball and created a one-dribble, contested pull-up attempt just before time expired. The shot fell as the buzzer sounded, ending the game immediately and leaving Louisville without a response opportunity.

Key performers and statistical context

Notre Dame’s late-game execution was supported by major contributions across the box score. Olivia Miles finished with 18 points, 11 rebounds and nine assists, narrowly missing a triple-double while also producing the game-winning basket. Kylee Watson led Notre Dame in scoring with 20 points on 8-for-8 shooting, including 12 points in the fourth quarter and overtime as the Irish mounted and sustained late pressure.

For Louisville, the tying basket in the final seconds of overtime came from Olivia Cochran, whose layup extended the game’s final sequence and briefly put momentum back with the Cardinals. Louisville entered the night ranked 10th and arrived in South Bend facing a Notre Dame team positioned to challenge in the ACC race.

What the result means going forward

The win improved Notre Dame to 21-4 overall and 12-3 in Atlantic Coast Conference play, while Louisville fell to 19-9 overall and 10-5 in the ACC. The outcome also ended Notre Dame’s six-game losing streak to Louisville, a run that had spanned multiple seasons in one of the league’s more prominent matchups.

Why the margins mattered

• Late-shot making decided the outcome, with both teams scoring in the final seconds of overtime.

• Notre Dame’s efficiency inside was a differentiator, highlighted by Watson’s perfect shooting night.

• Ball-advancement and set execution after the tying basket enabled Notre Dame to generate a clean-enough look under pressure.

Final: Notre Dame 78, Louisville 76 (OT).