Archive · 3 Jan 2026
Notre Dame Coach Charges Referee After Controversial Loss
Notre Dame's coach, Micah Shrewsberry, got very upset after a basketball game.
His team lost to the California Golden Bears by just one point.
The referee made a confusing decision at the end of the game that changed the score.
Coach Shrewsberry was so angry that he ran toward the referee and yelled.
His team is now 10-5, and they will play their next game at home against Clemson.
The coach didn't talk to reporters after the game, and people are wondering if he should have acted differently.
Notre Dame lost to California Golden Bears 72-71 in a dramatic finish.
A controversial double reversal on a foul call led to the Golden Bears' victory.
Coach Micah Shrewsberry charged toward referee Adam Flore after the final buzzer.
Shrewsberry skipped postgame media availability, facing scrutiny over his conduct.
Notre Dame's next game is against Clemson on January 10 at 6:00 PM ET.
- Who
- Notre Dame head coach Micah Shrewsberry and referee Adam Flore
- What
- Shrewsberry charged toward the referee after a controversial call
- When
- January 2, 2024
- Where
- California Golden Bears' home court
- Why
- Due to a double reversal on a late-game foul call that affected the game's outcome
- Teams Involved
- Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. California Golden Bears
- Final Score
- 72-71 (California Golden Bears)
- Controversial Call
- Double reversal on a late-game foul call
- Coach Involved
- Micah Shrewsberry
- Notre Dame's Record
- 10-5 overall (1-1 ACC)
- Next Game
- January 10 against Clemson at 6:00 PM ET