11-03-2025
Notre Dame's controversial win generates social-media reaction
Social-media users have thoughts about Notre Dame's 55-54 win over Pitt in the ACC Tournament.
The game appeared headed to overtime before a controversial foul was called on Pitt's Zack Austin as Notre Dame's Tae Davis attempted to put back a Markus Burton miss. It's unclear if Austin actually made contact.
Fans and others watching the game have expressed their anger and confusion over the call.
NASCAR Reporter Shane Connuck
The #ACCTournament opens with some controversy!Here's who @UNC_Basketball meets tomorrow in the second round after a wild ending between Notre Dame and Pitt ⬇️⬇️ @theobserver
— Shane Connuck (@shane_connuck) March 11, 2025
The Kelly & Murray Show
Notre Dame advances over Pitt in the ACC Tournament after this foul call with 0.5 seconds left… You calling this foul?
— Kelly & Murray (@kellymurrayshow) March 11, 2025
Journalist Miles Jordan, with quote from Pitt coach Jeff Capel
Pitt head coach Jeff Capel described his feelings as, "hurt, angry, frustrated" after loss to Notre Dame."I still can't believe it. Shocked at how it ended for us. My guys played hard. We fought, put ourselves in a position to win. Unfortunately we came up short."
— Miles Jordan (@Miles_Jordan_) March 11, 2025
The ACC Network
Pitt's Zack Austin was called for a foul in the final seconds of the game vs. Notre Irish would go on to win 55-54.
— ACC Network (@accnetwork) March 11, 2025
Media member David Teel, with another quote from Capel
Pitt coach Jeff Capel on the foul call with a half-second left that gifted Notre Dame two FTs and produced the winning point: "Really hated the way it ended. I've been coaching for 25 years. ... I still can't believe it. Shocked at how it ended for us."
— David Teel (@ByDavidTeel) March 11, 2025
And finally, For The Win
ACC Network broadcast was in disbelief after Notre Dame beat Pitt on a dreadful last-second foul call
— For The Win (@ForTheWin) March 11, 2025
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This article originally appeared on Fighting Irish Wire: Notre Dame barely got by Pitt. Here's how social media reacted
