Michigan to Head to Texas for Sweet 16 Matchup Against Louisville The University of Michigan women’s basketball team will travel to Texas to face Louisville in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, March 28. The game will take place at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, starting at 11:30 a.m. CT and broadcast live on ABC. This marks the Wolverines’ third Sweet 16 appearance in program history, following victories over Holy Cross and NC State. Michigan previously reached the Sweet 16 in 2021 and 2022, showcasing their consistent performance in the tournament. The matchup against Louisville is the ninth meeting between the two teams, with Louisville holding a 6-2 edge in the series. The Cardinals defeated Michigan 71-50 in the second round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at the KFC Yum! Center and secured a 62-50 win in the 2022 regional final in Wichita. However, Michigan has a strong record against ACC opponents this season, with three victories over Notre Dame, Syracuse, and NC State. The Wolverines are 3-0 against ACC schools this year. Michigan’s sophomore starters—Olivia Olson, Syla Swords, and Mila Holloway—have all elevated their play in the NCAA Tournament. Olson and Swords are averaging 19.5 points per game, while Holloway is scoring 16.5 points per game. Olson’s performance against NC State was standout, as she scored 27 points in the second half to reach 633 points for the season, ranking sixth in Michigan history. Swords added 26 points against NC State, surpassing the 1,000-point mark in her career. Holloway contributed 20 points against Holy Cross and is averaging 8.5 rebounds in the two NCAA Tournament games. Brooke Quarles Daniels has been a key contributor for Michigan in her final season. In the win over No.#texas #ncaa_tournament #university_of_michigan #louisville #dickies_arena
WBB Faces Off Against No. 1 UConn In Sweet 16 Matchup In Fort Worth FORT WORTH, TEXAS -- The University of North Carolina Women’s Basketball team will face off against No. 1 seed UConn in a Sweet 16 matchup at Dickies Arena on Friday, marking the second consecutive season the Tar Heels have advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament. The game, set for 5 p.m. ET on ESPN, will be the second meeting between the two teams in NCAA Tournament history, with the previous encounter occurring in the 1994 Elite 8. North Carolina, seeded No. 4, aims to reach the Elite 8 for the first time since 2014, while UConn, the defending national champion, enters the game with an undefeated record of 36-0. The Tar Heels, led by head coach Courtney Banghart, secured their spot in the Sweet 16 with victories over Western Illinois and Maryland. Key players Lanie Grant and Nyla Harris dominated the tournament, averaging over 15.5 points per game. Grant scored 20 points in the win against Maryland, while Harris posted a double-double in tournament action. A win against UConn would mark Carolina’s eighth Elite 8 appearance and its first since 2014. UConn, coached by Geno Auriemma, has remained undefeated since February 2025, extending its winning streak to 52 games. The Huskies’ star duo of Azzi Fudd and Sarah Strong leads the team, with Fudd averaging 3 triples per game at a 45.4% shooting rate and Strong tallying 18.4 points and 7.5 rebounds per game. The Huskies hold a 9-5 series advantage over Carolina, with their last two matchups at neutral sites resulting in victories. A Tar Heels win would end UConn’s seven-game winning streak against the program. North Carolina’s NCAA Tournament run includes a 33rd overall appearance, marking its sixth consecutive season in the tournament.#university_of_north_carolina #uconn #geno_auriemma #courtney_banghart #dickies_arena
No. 6 Notre Dame Draws No. 2 Vanderbilt For Sweet 16 FORT WORTH, Texas — For the fifth consecutive season, Notre Dame is in the Sweet 16. The sixth-seeded Irish will face No. 2 Vanderbilt (29-4) on Friday, March 27, in a matchup that could determine their path to the Elite Eight. The game will take place at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas, with coverage provided by the Notre Dame Radio Network. Tiffany Greene, Carolyn Peck, and Angel Gray will call the action from the venue. Notre Dame’s journey to the Sweet 16 included a 83-73 victory over third-seeded Ohio State in Columbus. The Irish showcased a balanced offensive attack, with five players scoring in double figures. Senior forward Hidalgo led the team with 26 points, 13 rebounds, eight steals, and two assists. Her performance marked her as the second women’s player in NCAA history to record 8+ steals in two tournament games. Hidalgo also surpassed Arike Ogunbowale’s single-season scoring record, reaching 856 points this season. Vanessa de Jesus contributed 15 points in her first double-figure outing of the NCAA Tournament, while Cassandre Prosper and Iyana Moore each added 13 points. KK Bransford provided a spark off the bench, scoring 10 points in 21 minutes. The Irish’s success in the tournament has positioned them among three programs nationally to reach the Sweet 16 in five consecutive years, joining UConn and South Carolina. The Irish’s history against Vanderbilt adds intrigue to the matchup. Notre Dame holds a 4-1 all-time record against the Commodores, with their most recent meeting in the 2001 NCAA Regional Final, a game that featured current head coach Niele Ivey. This year’s contest will test Notre Dame’s ability to maintain their momentum against a top-tier opponent. The game is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. ET on Friday, March 27.#notre_dame #vanderbilt #dickies_arena #hidalgo #nielle_ivey
