Notre Dame defeats DePaul in final exhibition basketball game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 24, 2026, 1:42 PM
Last updated Oct 24, 2026
Notre Dame secured a 71-63 victory against DePaul in Chicago, concluding its exhibition season. The Fighting Irish displayed strong three-point shooting and solid defense, allowing them to rally after trailing at halftime. Brady Koehler and Braeden Smith combined for 36 points, leading the scoring effort. Notre Dame will open the NCAA basketball season in Rome against Villanova on November 1.
- •Notre Dame finished the exhibition season with a win at DePaul.
- •Koehler and Smith combined for 36 points in the game.
- •Irish shot 40.3% overall, forcing 17 turnovers from DePaul.
- •Notre Dame will face Villanova in Rome on November 1.
- 1:42 PMYahoo Sports — Irish win over DePaul in final exhibition game
"The final tune-up game for Noptre Dame before they travel to Rome to start the new basketball season.
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