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Legends Classic - Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Northwestern Wildcats Wrap - Notre Dame Wins 70-66

Notre Dame earned a 70-66 victory over Northwestern on Tuesday, getting 18 points from Steve Vasturia at Barclays Center.

Notre Dame was the ATS victor, as they covered the -3.5-point spread as a favorite.

Matt Farrell had 18 points for Notre Dame and Bonzie Colson chipped in with 13 points. Matt Farrell had 6 assists for them, while Bonzie Colson was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 11 boards.

Northwestern got 18 points from Scottie Lindsey in a losing cause and another 14 points from Vic Law. Bryant McIntosh contributed 4 assists for them, while Vic Law had 7 rebounds.

Notre Dame was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.

Northwestern won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 32-26.

Next game, Notre Dame takes its act home to face Chicago State looking for another win. For Northwestern, they head home to face Bryant.