Florida State will have their long-range defense tested by Notre Dame, which is 5th among tournament teams making 39.2 percent of its 3-pointers.

"Just stop the 3," forward Chris Singletonsaid. "If we stop the 3, we have a very good chance of winning."

Likewise, if the Irish can avoid long-range meltdowns that plagued their last two NCAA tournament losses, their first Sweet 16 bid since 2003 is in reach. Notre Dame missed 34 of 43 attempts from 3-point range in those two losses.

The Seminoles rank 12th in 3-point field-goal defense (30.1 percent).