- Notre Dame rallied late to beat Villanova 74-72 in Rome — Brady Koehler and Braeden Smith had 16 points each, and Koehler’s late dunk, a Logan Duncomb 3 and two free throws sealed it.
- Villanova’s Tyler Perkins fouled out with 16.3 seconds left after leading the Wildcats with 18 points; 7'3" Italian Luigi Suigo made a lively debut (fans chanted “Su‑su‑su Suigo”).
- The matchup was the “Eternal City Tip‑Off” at Rome’s Palazzo dello Sport, included an audience with Pope Leo XIV, and featured two unranked programs.
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