Gamecocks Welcome Notre Dame for ACC/SEC Challenge Nov. 28
Tipoff slated for 7 p.m. (ET) at Colonial Life Arena ; first game since 1984 between two programs
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A win would be a great shot in the arm for us.It marks the first matchup between the two schools since a non-conference game on Feb. 4, 1984 at Carolina Coliseum. The Gamecocks were victorious 52-42.
The Fighting Irish lead the all-time series 10-5 and 4-3 in road matchups.
The two programs played 15 straight seasons from 1969-1984. The first ever meeting between the two schools was a top-25 matchup on a neutral floor at the Sugar Bowl Classic in New Orleans on Dec. 30, 1969. Carolina edged Notre Dame, 84-83, in overtime despite All-American Austin Carr pouring in 43 points for Notre Dame.