Commodores first visit to Purcell since 2006
SOUTH BEND, Ind. – ESPN announced the 2026-27 SEC/ACC Challenge matchups on Friday morning, as it’ll mark the fourth year of the annual event. With the draw, the Notre Dame men’s basketball program will host Vanderbilt on December 2.
This will be the Commodores first visit to South Bend since 2006. The Irish own a slight lead in the all-time series at 5-4. In the 2006 clash in Purcell, the Blue & Gold took it 79-69.
Notre Dame receives its second straight home game in the SEC/ACC Challenge after embarking on the road for the first two years. The Irish are 1-2 under Glenn & Stacey Murphy Head Coach Micah Shrewsberry in the Challenge. Last season, Notre Dame defeated Missouri, 76-71.
Speaking of last year, Vanderbilt compiled a 27-9 record and advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament. They’ll be backed by All-American guard Tyler Tanner, who averaged 19.5 points and 5.1 assists.
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