Boston College Rallies Past Notre Dame in ACC Regular-Season Finale

BOSTON (Interstat) — Fred Payne scored 24 points as Boston College overcame a halftime deficit to defeat Notre Dame 77-69 in an Atlantic Coast Conference men’s basketball game Saturday at Silvio O. Conte Forum.

The Eagles, who trailed 33-30 at halftime, outscored the Fighting Irish 47-36 in the second half. Boston College secured the win at the free-throw line, making 31 of 41 attempts, while Notre Dame hit 14 of 21. Payne added four assists for Boston College. Jalen Haralson led Notre Dame with 21 points.

The Eagles finished the regular season 11-20. Notre Dame fell to 13-18. Attendance was 5,029.