Ole Miss women's basketball vs Notre Dame score, highlights: Fighting Irish win 2024 March Madness game
Ole Miss women's basketball is still dancing in the 2024 NCAA Tournament.
The No. 7 Rebels (24-8) topped Marquette on Saturday 67-55 off of 20 points from Madison Scott. They will play host No. 2 Notre Dame in the second round on Sunday after it beat Kent State 81-67.
The Fighting Irish (27-6) have won nine consecutive games and are led by standout freshman Hannah Hidalgo.
Ole Miss vs Notre Dame live score updates in NCAA second round
Final: Notre Dame 71, Ole Miss 56
Rebels start fourth quarter strong
Ole Miss has outscored Notre Dame 7-2 to open the fourth quarter. The Fighting Irish called a timeout as they hold on to a 63-49 lead.
End of the third quarter: Notre Dame 61, Ole Miss 42
Ole Miss hanging around
The Rebels have gone on an 8-0 run to cut the Notre Dame lead to 51-36 with 3:36 remaining in the third quarter.
Ole Miss' turnover avalanche continuing
The Rebels have 17 turnovers four minutes into the third quarter. Their season average is 15.5 per game. Kennedy Todd-Williams and Ayanna Thompson each have four.
Halftime: Notre Dame 43, Ole Miss 26
Ole Miss is shooting 37.9% from the field and has committed 13 turnovers. Maddy Westbeld leads Notre Dame with 14 points.
Ole Miss trailing by 19
The second quarter hasn't been any better for the Rebels, who have been outscored 12-5 and trail 33-14 with 4:52 to play. The Rebels have committed 10 turnovers and Kennedy Todd-Williams is the only one with multiple buckets.
End of the first quarter: Notre Dame 21, Ole Miss 9
Notre Dame defense suffocating Ole Miss
The Rebels trail Notre Dame 15-6 with three minutes to play in the first quarter. They've turned the ball over five times and are shooting 4-for-13 from the field.
Rita Igbokwe in early foul trouble
The Ole Miss center picked up two fouls and was forced to the bench. Notre Dame is off to a 10-4 lead with 4:57 remaining in the first quarter. The Rebels have made just one of their last seven shots.
What channel is Ole Miss vs Notre Dame on today? How to watch, stream live
TV channel: ESPN
Stream: NCAA March Madness Live app | Fubo (free trial)
Ole Miss will tip off vs. Notre Dame onESPN. Streaming options include the NCAA March Madness Live app and Fubo, which offers a free trial.
Ole Miss vs Notre Dame start time, TV info, location
Start time: 1 p.m.
TV info: ESPN
Location: Purcell Pavilion, South Bend, Indiana
Ole Miss vs Notre Dame Preview
Ole Miss defeated Marquette 67-55 and Notre Dame beat Kent State 81-67. The Fighting Irish are led by freshman star Hannah Hidalgo, a guard who averages 23.1 points per game and swipes 4.6 steals per game.
Ole Miss vs Notre Dame odds, betting line, spread
Odds according to BetMGM:
Spread: Notre Dame -9.5
Over/under: 130.5
Moneyline: Notre Dame -550, Ole Miss +400
Ole Miss vs Notre Dame prediction, game picks
Notre Dame 78, Ole Miss 74: Ole Miss has the talent to upset Notre Dame, but it won't be easy to do on the road. See our full analysis here.
Ole Miss vs Notre Dame injury updates
Ole Miss: Forward Snudda Collins did not travel with the team. KK Deans also remains out with a torn ACL.
Notre Dame: Starting forward Kylee Watson is out after tearing her ACL in the ACC Tournament.
Ole Miss vs Notre Dame Stats
Ole Miss
PPG: 68.9
PPG allowed: 59.0
FG%: 41.7
3PT% 26.6
Notre Dame
PPG: 79.2
PPG allowed: 61.0
FG%: 45.8
3PT%: 35.2
Ole Miss vs Notre Dame championship odds
Odds according to BetMGM:
Ole Miss: +30000
Notre Dame: +4000
Ole Miss women's basketball schedule 2023-24
The past five games of Ole Miss women's basketball's 2023-24 basketball season. For the full schedule, click here
Feb. 29 | Ole Miss 75, Kentucky 45 |
March 3 | Ole Miss 87, Arkansas 43 |
March 8 | Ole Miss 84, Florida 74 |
March 9 | LSU 75, Ole Miss 67 |
March 23 | Ole Miss 67, Marquette 55 |
Notre Dame women's basketball schedule 2023-24
The past five games of Notre Dame's 2023-24 basketball season. For the full schedule, click here.
March 3 | Notre Dame 74, Louisville 58 |
March 8 | Notre Dame 77, Louisville 68 |
March 9 | Notre Dame 82, Virginia Tech 53 |
March 10 | Notre Dame 55, NC State 51 |
March 23 | Notre Dame 81, Kent State 67 |
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Sam Sklar is the Southern Miss beat reporter for the Hattiesburg American. Email him at ssklar@hattiesb.gannett.com and follow him on X @sklarsam_.
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