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Everything you need to know when Notre Dame men’s basketball hosts North Dakota

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November 18, 2024

NOTRE DAME MEN’S BASKETBALL

Fire up that flat top. Throw some more cherry-flavored wood on the smoker. Make sure there’s plenty of propane available for the gas grill.

It’s time for Notre Dame men’s basketball to enjoy some home cooking.

The Irish are out of the gate at 3-0 after three games in 11 days. They have a chance to get to 5-0 with two winnable home games this week. That precedes four straight games away from home, starting next week in Las Vegas. That means win this week and win at home.

Notre Dame is a together group. Notre Dame is a confident group. Notre Dame believes that it can be even better than it’s shown three games in.

Time to continue to cook.

When does Tuesday’s game between Notre Dame and North Dakota begin? Is it on TV? Are tickets available?

☘ WHO: Notre Dame (3-0) vs North Dakota (2-1)

☘ WHERE: Purcell Pavilion (9,149).

☘ WHEN: Tuesday at 7 p.m.

☘ TV: None. The game can be seen on-line at ACC Network Extra (ESPN+).

☘ RADIO: WSBT (960 AM).

☘ TICKETS: Available.

☘ ONLINE: Follow every Notre Dame game with live updates from Tribune beat writer Tom Noie at X (formerly Twitter) at twitter.com/tnoieNDI.

Three pressing questions for Notre Dame

☘ Is scoring 80-plus points now the norm for these Irish?

☘ How about junior forward Tae Davis?

☘ Can power forward Nikita Konstantynovskyi bottle that eight-point, eight-rebound effort he offered at Georgetown?

Scouting the Hawks

In a game that featured seven ties and a staggering 23 lead changes, North Dakota scored 44 points in the second half Thursday at home to beat Utah Valley, 77-71. The Hawks have been idle since that win. … A school of 15,000, North Dakota is located in Grand Forks. … The Hawks returned two starters and 10 players off last year’s team that finished 18-14 overall, 10-6 and tied for second place in the Summit League. North Dakota was picked in a preseason coaches’ vote to finish sixth in the nine-team Summit League this season. It received one first-place vote. … North Dakota had a game at UTSA postponed on Saturday, Nov. 9 (rescheduled for Dec. 13) because of flight issues/weather in Texas. That means the teams (originally scheduled to play on Dec. 15) will play a unique hone-and-home series in Grand Forks and then San Antonio on Dec. 13 and 15. … The Hawks are in a stretch of seven of eight games away from home.

By the Numbers

0.68: North Dakota ranks 335^th nationally in assist/turnover ratio (0.68).

1: In its lone NCAA tournament game in program history in 2017, No. 15 North Dakota lost to No. 2 Arizona 100-82, in a West Regional first-round game.

4: North Dakota ranks fourth in the country for 3-point field goal percentage defense (.190 percent). Opponents are a combined 12-of-63 from 3 against the Hawks in the first three games.

2008: Year that North Dakota elevated all of its athletic programs to Division I.

2016-17: The Hawks’ 18 victories last season were their most since 2016-17 when they finished 22-10 as a member of the Big Sky conference.

Keep an eye on …

Treysen Eaglestaff, a 6-foot-6, 190-pound junior guard from Bismarck, North Dakota. Eaglestaff is averaging a team-high 20 points with 2.0 rebounds and 2.6 assists in 27.0 minutes per game. He scored a game-high 31 points in 34 minutes Thursday against Utah Valley. A first-team All-Summit League preseason pick, Eaglestaff can play point guard, shooting guard, wing guard and small forward. As a senior in high school in 2021-22, he was named Mr. Basketball in North Dakota.

Quoting the Hawks

“We have so much growth in front of us, and our goal is to be the best team we can be. We don’t want to just be satisfied by getting a win. Winning’s nice, but we have a lot to learn and a lot to improve on. If we stay with that truth, then we can get those things done.”

— North Dakota coach Paul Sather.

Series history

The teams have met once – on Feb. 2, 1941 – in the old Fieldhouse. Notre Dame won 46-38.

Scouting the Irish

Graduate student Matt Allocco scored 17 points with five rebounds and seven assists and Tae Davis added 13 points and eight rebounds in Saturday’s 84-63 win at Georgetown. Notre Dame led for the final 35:18 and by as many as 25. … Davis is averaging a career-high 16.3 points through three games while Allocco has 11 assists to one turnover in 90:21 minutes through three games. … Opponents are averaging only 68.45 ppg., against Notre Dame’s defense, which ranks eighth in the Atlantic Coast Conference in scoring defense (66.6 ppg.) and third in field goal percentage defense (.352). … After ranking 86^th nationally last season in field goal percentage defense (.422), tied for 289^th in 3-point field goal percentage (.318) and 330^th in field goal percentage (.407), the Irish are at 30^th (.352), 58^th (.391) and 14^th (.534) nationally. … Notre Dame looks to start 4-0 for the first time since opening 5-0 in 2022-23.

By the Numbers

1: Notre Dame leads the ACC in rebounding margin through three games (+13.00).

20: Notre Dame finished with 20 assists against Georgetown, its most under Micah Shrewsberry.

14:24: Amount of time that Notre Dame has trailed through 120 minutes over three games. That doesn’t include the exhibition win at Fort Wayne when the Irish never trailed.

86.3: Average points for Notre Dame through three games. The Irish averaged 64.0 ppg., last season.

4,626: Average attendance after two home games for the Irish.

Keep an eye on …

Graduate student forward Burke Chebuhar, who went from DNP-CD (did not play, coach’s decision) against Buffalo to nine points and three assists in 10 minutes against Georgetown. Despite averaging only 7.7 minutes per game, Chebuhar is averaging 6.0 points and 2.0 rebounds while shooting 80 percent from the field and from 3 this season.

Quoting the Irish

“As we’ve gotten better offensively, our defense hasn’t shifted at all. We want to play in the 80s. We want to hold you in the 60s. That’s the kind of effort it takes. There’s no drop-off when we sub defensively.”

— Irish head coach Micah Shrewsberry

Looking ahead

Notre Dame remains at Purcell Pavilion for a game Friday (7:30 p.m. tip) against Elon before four straight away from home.

Follow South Bend Tribune and NDInsider columnist Tom Noie on X (formerly Twitter): @tnoieNDI. Contact Noie at tnoie@sbtinfo.com

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Voting opens for North Dakota ‘I Voted’ sticker contest

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January 6, 2026

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Voting opens for North Dakota ‘I Voted’ sticker contest

North Dakotans can help choose the state’s next “I Voted” sticker from a group of five finalists. The public can vote for their favorite at sos.nd.gov/stickervote through Jan. 23. From kindergarteners to grandparents, 478 entries from 72 communities were submitted, the Secretary of State’s Office said. The finalists feature a bald eagle, a prairie dog, […]

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How two property tax credits could reduce — or eliminate — 2026 tax bills

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January 6, 2026

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How two property tax credits could reduce — or eliminate — 2026 tax bills

DICKINSON — Property tax bills are arriving, and as inflation, taxes and property values continue to rise, many North Dakota homeowners are feeling the strain of higher household expenses.

Two state programs — the primary residence credit and the homestead property tax credit — aim to ease that burden by reducing, and in some cases eliminating, property taxes for eligible homeowners.

The primary residence credit provides a flat credit of up to $1,600 for qualifying homeowners, regardless of age or income. The homestead credit, meanwhile, reduces the taxable value of a home for seniors and individuals with disabilities, significantly lowering or eliminating their tax bill.

Eligible households may apply for both credits, further reducing the amount owed.

Primary residence credit: Who qualifies and how much is available

The primary residence credit was originally capped at $500 in 2023. In 2025, lawmakers increased the credit to $1,600 after Gov. Kelly Armstrong signed House Bill 1176 into law on May 3, 2025.

To qualify, a homeowner must own and occupy a home in North Dakota as their primary residence. Eligible properties include houses,

mobile homes

, townhomes, duplexes and condominiums. Homes held in trust also qualify. There are no age or income limits, and only one credit is allowed per household.

The credit may be applied up to the amount of property tax owed.

“We’re asking the public to take just a few minutes — please come to us, tell us who you are,” State Tax Commissioner Brian Kroshus said during a press briefing at the Capitol on Dec. 19. “That is the difference between applying the credit across the board and diluting it for everyone or having a larger credit amount of $1,600.”

Armstrong also highlighted the impact of the expanded credit in an

opinion column

“Since we more than tripled the credit to $1,600, the number of households paying no property taxes in 2025 has increased to 50,000,” he wrote.

Homestead property tax credit: Using health expenses to qualify

Unlike the primary residence credit, the homestead credit reduces the taxable value of a qualifying home.

To be eligible, applicants must be 65 or older or have a permanent or total disability, own and occupy the home as their primary residence, and have a household income of $70,000 or less. There is no age requirement for individuals with disabilities. Only one spouse may apply if a married couple lives together.

Households earning $40,000 or less may qualify for a 100% reduction in taxable value, up to $9,000. Those earning between $40,001 and $70,000 may qualify for a 50% reduction, up to $4,500.

Out-of-pocket medical expenses can be deducted when calculating household income. Eligible expenses include unreimbursed medical costs paid during the prior year for the homeowner, spouse or dependents. Subtracting those expenses may move applicants into a lower income tier or help them qualify.

Stark County Auditor and Treasurer

Karen Richard

said the credit has eliminated tax bills for many approved applicants.

“Out of the 725 approved homestead credit applications, there were 355 applicants who had a zero-dollar tax bill just from receiving the homestead credit,” Richard said.

She added that participation remains low.

“There are most likely many more seniors who qualify but do not realize the homestead credit exists,” Richard said. “Any way possible to get the word out could really help individuals living on fixed incomes.”

Applying for both credits

Some households qualify for both programs. The homestead credit is applied first, followed by the primary residence credit.

“By applying for and receiving both credits, an additional 149 applicants received a zero-dollar tax bill,” Richard said. “Out of 725 approved homestead applicants, 504 owed nothing for 2025 property taxes.”

It’s also important to note that either credit applies to special assessments, which may still result in a balance owed.

Applications for both credits must be submitted to a local assessor or county director of tax equalization between Jan. 1 and April 1 of the year the credit is requested. For 2026 taxes, the deadline is April 1, 2026.

Sarah Ruffin, who processes homestead and veterans credit applications for Stark County, encouraged seniors to seek assistance if needed.

“If you are over 65, own your home and earn under $70,000 per year, come talk to me about the homestead credit,” Ruffin said.

Homestead credit applications are available at

tax.nd.gov/homestead

.Primary residence credit applications must be completed online at

tax.nd.gov/prc

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As a journalist, what Kelly loves most about her job is the ability to bring unique stories to the public and give people a voice that can be heard around the world. Whether through print or digital platforms, her goal is to share stories people enjoy reading while spreading valuable information that supports the welfare of southwest North Dakota and its people.

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North Dakota U.S Rep. Julie Fedorchak announces reelection campaign

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January 5, 2026

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North Dakota U.S Rep. Julie Fedorchak announces reelection campaign

North Dakota U.S. Rep. Julie Fedorchak, R-N.D., announced her reelection campaign Monday in a video posted to social media. In the video, Fedorchak is described as someone who supports the “America first” agenda and will keep North Dakota as her “top priority.” “As a fourth-generation North Dakotan, I want the very best state and nation […]

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