Notre Dame head coach goes ballistic, rushes after official in wild scene following controversial loss

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A wild scene unfolded after the Notre Dame Fighting Irish's 72-71 loss when head coach Micah Shrewsberry and sophomore guard Cole Certa appeared to charge after an official at the end of the game.

Fighting Irish players and coaches held them back as the broadcast picked up on the moment and speculated on what led to the frustration.

"It looked like he was going after one of the officials. My guess? His frustration on the and-one, four-play by Dai Dai Ames," a broadcaster commented.

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Disappointed Notre Dame Fighting Irish guard Cole Certa reacts after losing to the Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons Dec. 21, 2025 at Purcell Pavilion in South Bend, Ind.  (Jeffrey Brown/Icon Sportswire)

This game came down to the final seconds, and Certa’s layup made it a 67-63 lead, but the Cal Golden Bears responded quickly to cut the lead to two points.

The game came down to a crucial possession for the Golden Bears, during which Ames shot a 3-pointer. As he made it, a foul was called that allowed Cal to take the lead with a free throw.

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Officials initially reversed the call, but, upon review, the reversal was then reversed, allowing Ames to head to the free throw line.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish guard Cole Certa (5) dribbles the ball down court during a game against the Idaho Vandals Dec. 10, 2025 at Purcell Pavilion in South Bend, Ind. (Joseph Weiser/Icon Sportswire)

Notre Dame had the final shot of the game, but it fell short, and the Golden Bears won.

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