Overview
- Hailey Van Lith, a former Louisville standout, will face her old team for the first time as TCU's leader in the NCAA Tournament's second round.
- Van Lith has had a career-best season at TCU, earning Big 12 Player of the Year honors and breaking the program's single-season assist record.
- TCU, undefeated at home and on an 11-game win streak, is seeking its first-ever Sweet 16 appearance in program history.
- Louisville, a program with a strong tournament legacy, aims to continue its tradition of deep runs in March Madness under coach Jeff Walz.
- Both teams and Van Lith herself have downplayed the personal narrative, emphasizing team goals and mutual respect ahead of the matchup.