The Jackets entered the game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish having last won in South Bend, Ind. in 1990. The losing streak continued, the Jackets controlled the Fighting Irish for the majority of the game. Tech led for 36 minutes and 53 seconds of a 40 minute game. Despite this, The Jackets only ever mustered a maximum lead of seven, never fully pulling away from Notre Dame. As a result, the Fighting Irish came back and Tech fell 71-68 in South Bend, Ind.
Tech came into the game against the Fighting Irish hot. The Jackets beat the Virginia Tech Hokies 71-64, notching their third conference win of the season.