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Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Texas Tech Red Raiders — Second Round, March 20, 2022
53–59R2
About This Game
Notre Dame arrived in San Diego with a potent weapon: nine three-pointers that showcased their perimeter prowess. Yet Texas Tech's suffocating defense proved to be the tournament's great equalizer. The Red Raiders, the nation's elite defensive unit, forced the Fighting Irish into 40 missed shots and held them to just eight field goals — a strangling performance that exposed the limits of three-point shooting alone. While Notre Dame hunted shots from beyond the arc, Texas Tech methodically imposed its will in the paint, making 17 field goals and blocking four shots to establish dominance at both ends. The Red Raiders' 44-37 rebounding advantage and turnover discipline (8 to Notre Dame's 11) reflected their larger, more physical approach. In the closing minutes, as Texas Tech closed on a decisive 10-1 run, the difference became clear: the Red Raiders' 13 made free throws and relentless perimeter defense suffocated Notre Dame's three-point attack. This defensive masterclass—where execution trumped firepower—now lives as a Gameprint, visualizing every possession of this grinding tournament battle.
Game highlights: Texas Tech's 17-8 field goal advantage, 40 missed shots forced on Notre Dame, Free throw execution (13 made), Rebounding control (44-37), Turnover advantage (8 vs 11)
Summary written with AI from the official play-by-play.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did Notre Dame Fighting Irish play Texas Tech Red Raiders?
Notre Dame Fighting Irish played Texas Tech Red Raiders in the Second Round on March 20, 2022 at Viejas Arena.
What was the final score of Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Texas Tech Red Raiders?
The final score was Notre Dame Fighting Irish 53, Texas Tech Red Raiders 59.
What does the Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Texas Tech Red Raiders Gameprint show?
Every possession — made shots, threes, free throws, misses and turnovers — from the official play-by-play of this game, laid out in order from tip-off to the final whistle, in your choice of team colors.
Is this a good gift for a Notre Dame Fighting Irish or Texas Tech Red Raiders fan?
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Can I gift this to someone who was at the game?
Absolutely. If a friend or family member attended Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Texas Tech Red Raiders, a Gameprint turns that memory into wall art — the actual plays from the game they watched live. Customize the colors to make it personal.
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Notre Dame vs Texas Tech in numbers
- 12 lead changes
- 7 times tied
- 7-point largest lead (Texas Tech)
- 10–0 run, the longest of the game (Texas Tech)
- 13 made threes (Notre Dame 9, Texas Tech 4)
- 23 made free throws (Notre Dame 10, Texas Tech 13)
With 12 lead changes it was a back-and-forth game to the end.
Counted from the play-by-play behind this print — every possession on the poster is one of these plays.
