Notre Dame Aiming for 5-0 Start Against Elon

SOUTH BEND, Ind. – Notre Dame’s men’s basketball team is set to face Elon in a home game at the Purcell Pavilion, as they aim to extend their winning streak to five games. Head Coach Micah Shrewsberry has urged his team to stay focused to maintain their flawless start and defend their home court.

The Fighting Irish team is currently unbeaten with a 4-0 record, while Elon enters the matchup with a balanced 2-2 record. This encounter takes place at a special start time of 7:30 p.m. ET and will be broadcast live on ACC Network Extra (ACCNX).

Notre Dame’s historical record against Elon favors the Irish, with their last meeting resulting in a decisive 94-63 victory for Notre Dame on December 16, 2006.

In their recent performance, Notre Dame defeated North Dakota 75-58. Key contributions came from Markus Burton, who nearly recorded a double-double with 29 points and nine rebounds. Burton is currently distinguished as the only player in the nation averaging over 20 points, five assists, and six rebounds per game.

Notre Dame’s offensive proficiency has been notable; they rank 14th nationally with a field goal percentage of 53.0 percent and are second in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) in this category. Additionally, their mid-range shooting prowess is ranked seventh nationally with a 60.7 percent success rate.

Another standout performer for Notre Dame has been Tae Davis, contributing significantly with an average of 14.3 points per game and a shooting percentage of 56.7. Davis delivered a career-high performance against Buffalo and has shown consistent improvement in free-throw efficiency this season.

Matt Allocco has also emerged as a key player, delivering a promising display against Georgetown. Allocco is recognized for both his scoring and playmaking abilities, notably ranking 20th in the nation for his assist/turnover ratio at 6.5.

On the opposing side, Elon showed their offensive capabilities with an 83.2 points per game average this season. Their most recent win was a significant 75-48 victory over Northern Illinois, largely credited to TK Simpkins’ double-double performance.

Elon and Notre Dame are both poised for a competitive match, with shooting strengths evident on both sides. Notre Dame approaches the game as 16.5-point favorites, suggesting a strong confidence from oddsmakers in their ability to secure a victory. The game promises an engaging contest as fans and analysts alike watch to see if Notre Dame can maintain their perfect start or if Elon can deliver an upset on the road.