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Everything you need know as Notre Dame basketball hosts Mercyhurst

Notre Dame basketball opened the 2026-27 regular season with an impressive win over Villanova in Rome. The Irish now work on being better at home.

  • Notre Dame returns from Italy to face Mercyhurst for first game of 2026-27 season
  • Mercyhurst, new Division I team, lost first game 78-43 to Marquette
  • Notre Dame's Braeden Smith key player in victory over Villanova

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