Notre Dame Fighting Irish secured a victory over Villanova Wildcats in the Eternal City Tip-Off men's basketball game held at Palazzo dello Sport in Rome, Italy on November 1, 2026. The international showcase event featured the two NCAA programs competing in a historic venue.
During the contest, Villanova's Elijah Crawford drove to the basket against Notre Dame's Braeden Smith in a matchup captured in game photography. The game marked a rare regular-season college basketball event played in Europe.
