Sat Mar 29 16:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Upset Alert? TCU and Notre Dame Set for Electrifying Sweet 16 Showdown

**TAMPA, FL –** The women’s NCAA Tournament is heating up, with a highly anticipated Sweet 16 matchup between the No. 3 Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the No. 2 TCU Horned Frogs set for Saturday at 1 p.m. ET. This clash promises to be a classic, pitting two strong teams with a shared history against each other.

TCU, making their deepest ever tournament run, stormed into the Sweet 16 with an impressive 85-70 victory over Louisville, fueled by Hailey Van Lith’s stellar performance. Van Lith’s leadership was key, and she bravely opened up about her past struggles with mental health following the game.

Notre Dame also secured their place in the Sweet 16 with a dominant 76-55 win against Michigan, thanks in large part to Hannah Hidalgo’s 21-point game. However, the Irish have a score to settle: they lost to TCU earlier this season in a game where TCU rallied from a double-digit deficit.

Experts are divided. While Notre Dame is favored by BetMGM, analyst Nancy Armour points to TCU’s size advantage and Van Lith’s experience as potential game-changers. Tom Noie highlights the lingering tension from their previous encounter, suggesting a rematch rife with intensity. Both teams believe this is their year, setting the stage for a thrilling contest.

The game will be broadcast on ABC and ESPN, with streaming options available through ESPN+, Disney+, and Fubo. The winner will advance to the Elite Eight, inching closer to the Final Four, which begins April 4th in Tampa, Florida. The Championship game is scheduled for April 6th.

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