Notre Dame, TCU Prepare for NCAA Sweet 16 Clash in Birmingham

Notre Dame women's basketball, led by coach Niele Ivey, is preparing for a crucial Sweet 16 matchup against TCU after a challenging ACC Tournament. The team has refocused through intense practices, helping them regain their competitive edge ahead of the rematch, where they aim to avenge an earlier loss to the Horned Frogs. Notre Dame guard Olivia Miles emphasized the importance of learning from their previous game, where they blew a 14-point lead. With key players returning from injury, including Maddy Westbeld and Liza Karlen, the Irish are better equipped to face TCU's standout player, Sedona Prince. The matchup is particularly significant as both teams have shown strong performances leading into this round of the NCAA Tournament. Notre Dame looks to capitalize on their recent success and advance to the Elite Eight, a goal they have not achieved since 2019.