No. 3 Notre Dame women fall to No. 24 Florida State, 86-81

The Notre Dame women's basketball team faced a significant setback with a 86-81 loss to No. 24 Florida State, marking their second consecutive defeat after a 19-game winning streak. The Fighting Irish initially held a 15-point lead during the game but were overtaken by a strong performance from Florida State, particularly in the second quarter. Sonia Citron led Notre Dame with 21 points, while Liatu King contributed 17 points and 11 rebounds. This loss places Notre Dame in a tie with NC State for the top spot in the ACC standings, complicating their path to the No. 1 seed in the upcoming ACC Tournament. Meanwhile, Notre Dame's men's basketball team is gearing up for a matchup against Wake Forest after a recent loss to Clemson, highlighting a challenging period for the athletic program. Both teams are looking to rebound as they head into critical games this weekend.