Notre Dame's Cole Certa scores career-high 37 points in win over Georgia Tech

Sophomore guard leads Fighting Irish to 89-74 victory, snapping 5-game losing streak

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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Cole Certa scored a career-high 37 points, including a career-best seven 3-pointers, to lead Notre Dame to an 89-74 victory over Georgia Tech on Saturday. The Fighting Irish snapped a five-game losing streak with the win, which saw them make 14 of 28 shots from beyond the arc as a team.

Why it matters

Certa's career performance helped Notre Dame end its recent struggles and pick up an important ACC win. The Fighting Irish have had a disappointing season so far, but this offensive outburst from their sophomore guard could provide a much-needed boost as they look to finish the year strong.

The details

Certa made 12 of 20 shots overall and was a blistering 7-for-11 from 3-point range. He also went a perfect 6-for-6 at the free-throw line. Notre Dame pulled away in the second half, extending a 12-point halftime lead to as much as 21 points late in the game. Braeden Shrewsberry added 20 points for the Fighting Irish, while Logan Imes chipped in 14 points and 9 rebounds.

  • Notre Dame led 45-33 at halftime.
  • The Fighting Irish made their first four shots of the second half to extend their lead to 53-35.
  • Certa scored 12 consecutive Notre Dame points midway through the second half, putting the team up 80-59 with 3 minutes remaining.

The players

Cole Certa

A sophomore guard for Notre Dame who scored a career-high 37 points, including 7 3-pointers, in the win over Georgia Tech.

Braeden Shrewsberry

A Notre Dame player who scored 20 points in the victory.

Logan Imes

A Notre Dame player who contributed 14 points and 9 rebounds in the game.

Baye Ndongo

A Georgia Tech player who had a double-double with 14 points and 12 rebounds in the loss.

Kowacie Reeves Jr.

A Georgia Tech player who scored 16 points in the game.

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What’s next

Notre Dame will look to build on this win when they travel to face Pitt on Saturday. Georgia Tech, meanwhile, will try to end its six-game losing streak when they host No. 15 Virginia on Wednesday.

The takeaway

Certa's career-best performance was a much-needed boost for a Notre Dame team that had been struggling, providing hope that the Fighting Irish can finish the season on a high note. The loss continues a difficult stretch for Georgia Tech, which will need to regroup quickly before facing a tough opponent in Virginia.