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SOUTH BEND ― Notre Dame women's basketball will start its quest for a national championship Friday when they host Stephen F. Austin in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
The Fighting Irish (26-5) earned a No. 3 seed in one of the two Birmingham regionals. They will face the 14th-seeded Ladyjacks (29-5), who won the Southland Conference to earn a berth into March Madness. By earning a top four seed, Notre Dame will host the first two rounds of the tournament.
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Here is more on Stephen F. Austin, as well as a prediction from the South Bend Tribune.
The Ladyjacks were the No. 3 seed in the Southland Conference tournament, knocking off No. 2 seed Lamar in the semifinals and No. 1 see Southeast Louisiana, 65-57, in the finals to advance to the NCAA Tournament.
Stephen F. Austin averages 77.9 points per game, with five different players averaging double-digits per game, led by Faith Blackstone's 14.9 points per game.
The Ladyjacks have won 15 games in a row to reach the NCAA Tournament.
Although the Irish have struggled as of late, they should take care of Stephen F. Austin on its home floor. While the Ladyjacks can score with the best of them, the Irish have two of the best players in the country in Hannah Hidalgo and Olivia Miles. That should be enough for Notre Dame to advance.
Prediction: Notre Dame by 27
This article originally appeared on South Bend Tribune: Notre Dame women's basketball vs. Stephen F. Austin: prediction, picks NCAA Tournament first round
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The Fighting Irish (26-5) earned a No. 3 seed in one of the two Birmingham regionals. They will face the 14th-seeded Ladyjacks (29-5), who won the Southland Conference to earn a berth into March Madness. By earning a top four seed, Notre Dame will host the first two rounds of the tournament.
More: Notre Dame women's basketball opponent is Stephen F. Austin in first round of 2025 NCAA Tournament
More: Notre Dame women's basketball: Complete coverage of the 2024-25 season
Here is more on Stephen F. Austin, as well as a prediction from the South Bend Tribune.
Stephen F. Austin pulled two upsets to make it to NCAA Tournament
The Ladyjacks were the No. 3 seed in the Southland Conference tournament, knocking off No. 2 seed Lamar in the semifinals and No. 1 see Southeast Louisiana, 65-57, in the finals to advance to the NCAA Tournament.
The Ladyjacks have a potent offense
Stephen F. Austin averages 77.9 points per game, with five different players averaging double-digits per game, led by Faith Blackstone's 14.9 points per game.
Stephen F. Austin is on a roll
The Ladyjacks have won 15 games in a row to reach the NCAA Tournament.
Notre Dame women's basketball vs. Stephen F. Austin prediction: March Madness first round
Although the Irish have struggled as of late, they should take care of Stephen F. Austin on its home floor. While the Ladyjacks can score with the best of them, the Irish have two of the best players in the country in Hannah Hidalgo and Olivia Miles. That should be enough for Notre Dame to advance.
Prediction: Notre Dame by 27
This article originally appeared on South Bend Tribune: Notre Dame women's basketball vs. Stephen F. Austin: prediction, picks NCAA Tournament first round
Continue reading...
