Notre Dame defeats Stephen F. Austin 106-54, Miles injures knee

In a dominant first-round NCAA Tournament victory, the third-seeded Notre Dame women's basketball team defeated Stephen F. Austin 106-54, but the game was overshadowed by the injury of star guard Olivia Miles. Miles left the court with a left knee injury early in the fourth quarter and did not return, finishing with two points and eight assists. Despite her absence, Hannah Hidalgo and Sonia Citron each scored 24 points, contributing to the team's substantial lead. Miles, who had missed the previous season due to a knee injury, is known for her impressive stats, including averaging 16.2 points per game and holding three triple-doubles this season. Notre Dame's next matchup is against No. 6 seed Michigan on Sunday, raising concerns about Miles' status for the game. The Fighting Irish showcased a strong defensive performance, forcing 28 turnovers and capitalizing on points off turnovers.