Niele Ivey took the saying “it runs in the family” to heart on Monday night, as she led Notre Dame into the Sweet 16 of the women’s NCAA tournament.
Less than 24 hours, her son Jaden, powered Purdue into the Sweet 16 of the men’s bracket.
Niele Ivey and the No. 5 Fighting Irish cruised to victory on Monday evening, downing No. 4 Ohio State, 108–64. However, the stress for her began on Sunday when Jaden was taking the court against No. 6 Texas.
The sophomore Boilermakers guard was sensational against the Longhorns, racking up 18 points, three rebounds and three assists.