Notre Dame Faces Stephen F. Austin in NCAA Tournament Opener

The No. 3 seed Fighting Irish, led by Hannah Hidalgo and Olivia Miles, aim to rebound from late-season struggles against the 15-game streaking Ladyjacks.

Notre Dame, a No. 3 seed, enters the game after losing three of their last five outings but remains a strong contender with standout players Hannah Hidalgo and Olivia Miles.
Stephen F. Austin, a No. 14 seed, is riding a 15-game winning streak and recently secured the Southland Conference championship.
The game will take place today at 2 p.m. ET at Purcell Pavilion in South Bend, Indiana, and will be broadcast on ESPN.
Notre Dame leads the nation in 3-point shooting percentage but has struggled in recent games, shooting just 25.5% from beyond the arc in their three late-season losses.
Stephen F. Austin's Faith Blackstone, averaging 14.9 points and 6.2 rebounds per game, leads a Ladyjacks offense known for record-breaking 3-point attempts.