Notre Dame races past Stephen F. Austin in NCAA women’s tourney, but Miles leaves with injury
SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Olivia Miles departed Notre Dame’s 106-54 victory over Stephen F. Austin in the NCAA Tournament because of a left knee injury, casting a shadow over the school’s dominant performance in the first round on Friday.
Miles fell to the court under the SFA basket with 8:44 left in the fourth quarter. The senior guard limped off the court and headed to the team’s locker room.
Miles, a first-team All-ACC selection, finished with two points and eight assists. She missed the 2023-2024 season because of a knee injury.
Hannah Hidalgo and Sonia Citron each scored 24 points for third-seeded Notre Dame (27-5). Liza Karlen had 13 points.
Next up for the Irish is No. 6 seed Michigan (23-10) on Sunday.
Hidalgo also had six rebounds and five assists. Citron grabbed seven rebounds.
Notre Dame forced 28 turnovers, including 18 steals, while committing only 11. The Fighting Irish piled up a 38-5 advantage in points off turnovers.
Notre Dame forward Kate Koval (13) shoots ober Stephen F. Austin guard Avery VanSickle (3) during the first half in the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Friday, March 21, 2025, in South Bend, Ind. Credit: AP/John Mersits
Trinity Moore led SFA with 14 points.
The Fighting Irish led 26-13 after one quarter and 46-25 at halftime.
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