SOUTH BEND, Ind. — A legendary football rivalry will make its way to the basketball court as Michigan and Notre Dame will play in the second round of the women’s NCAA tournament on Sunday, after each team won their first-round match-ups at the Purcell Pavilion on Friday.
No. 3 seed Notre Dame defeated No. 14 Stephen F. Austin in dominant fashion, 106-54. Earlier, No. 6 Michigan won the first game of the day and held off No. 11 seed Iowa State for a thrilling 80-74 win. Playing in the Birmingham 2 regional, both teams are looking to make it to the Sweet 16 on Sunday.