Notre Dame Routs Eastern Illinois 94-70
Logan Duncomb scored 20 points on 9-of-9 shooting as Notre Dame pulled away from Eastern Illinois in South Bend.
Updated on Nov. 10, 2026 in Basketball
Notre Dame defeated Eastern Illinois 94-70 in South Bend, Indiana, overcoming an early double-digit deficit. The Fighting Irish shot 58.9 percent from the field and made 11 of 24 three-point attempts.
Why it matters
The win extends Notre Dame's strong start to the season at 3-0 while exposing Eastern Illinois, which is 0-3 and has allowed at least 91 points in each game. Eastern Illinois turned the ball over 23 times, which Notre Dame converted into 28 points.
Notre Dame shot 58.9 percent from the field and made 11 of 24 three-point attempts, while Eastern Illinois shot 51.2 percent but committed 23 turnovers. Notre Dame scored 28 points off those giveaways, a margin the stub does not break down further by possession.
The players
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
The men's basketball program of the University of Notre Dame, a private Catholic university in Indiana that competes in the Atlantic Coast Conference.
Logan Duncomb
Notre Dame guard who scored 20 points on 9-of-9 shooting in the win over Eastern Illinois.
Braeden Smith
Notre Dame guard who scored 17 points, recorded eight assists and five steals in the game.
The details
Notre Dame went on a 24-0 run that left Eastern Illinois scoreless for more than seven minutes, with eight different Notre Dame players scoring during the stretch. Demar Burton led Eastern Illinois with 23 points and Gavin Welch added 13.
Timeline
Monday, November 9, 2026: Notre Dame defeats Eastern Illinois 94-70 in South Bend.
Season Trajectory
The 94-70 win keeps Notre Dame unbeaten at 3-0 through the early part of its 2026-27 schedule. Eastern Illinois, now 0-3, has yet to show a defense that limits opponents below 91 points in any game this season.
Notre Dame's 3-0 record and Eastern Illinois's 0-3 start shape early standings and seeding conversations for both programs. Fantasy managers tracking Logan Duncomb and Braeden Smith can weigh Duncomb's perfect shooting night and Smith's steal and assist totals.
The takeaway
Turnovers and perimeter shooting decided this game, with Eastern Illinois giving up 23 possessions that Notre Dame turned into 28 points. Tracking turnover margin is a useful early indicator of how a team's season may unfold.
Further reading
Explore more Basketball coverage for context on how teams like Notre Dame are shaping up this season.
