After 88 Comes Zero

Then Phelps put freshman Ray (Dice) Martin into the game, a ploy destined to give the Irish a hot roll. Martin played the point guard position, where he turned in an exemplary performance, and Clay moved to wing. Martin did not have a turnover in 22 minutes, set up the offense and strengthened the press. He also drew an offensive foul from Wilkes with 45 seconds remaining to set the scene for Clay's winning shot.

Flushed from the victory that came only weeks after Notre Dame won the national football championship, the students poured onto the floor at the end of the game. "We want to be No. 1 in both sports and UCLA is in the way," Clay had said earlier. The Bruins have not exactly disappeared, but while it lasts, being a double No. 1 is fun.