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UConn ends Notre Dame's women's basketball season in Elite 8
Defending champion Huskies defeat 6-seed Irish in NCAA Tournament
Mar. 29, 2026 at 8:24pm
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A cubist interpretation of the intense action and competition of the NCAA women's basketball tournament Elite Eight matchup between Notre Dame and UConn.Fort Worth TodayThe Notre Dame women's basketball team's run in the 2026 NCAA Tournament came to an end on Sunday, March 29, as the 6-seed Irish fell to the undefeated, defending national champion 1-seed UConn Huskies in the Elite Eight at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
Why it matters
Notre Dame had been on a hot streak heading into the matchup with the powerhouse Huskies, but ultimately couldn't overcome UConn's dominance. The loss ends an impressive season for the Irish, who were led by junior guard and USA Today Sports First Team All-American Hannah Hidalgo.
The details
The 6-seed Notre Dame women's basketball team faced off against the 1-seed and undefeated UConn Huskies, the defending national champions, in the Elite Eight of the 2026 NCAA Tournament. Despite Notre Dame's strong season and tournament run, the Huskies proved too much to handle, ending the Irish's season.
- The game took place on Sunday, March 29, 2026 in Fort Worth, Texas.
The players
Hannah Hidalgo
A junior guard for Notre Dame and a USA Today Sports First Team All-American.
UConn Huskies
The undefeated, defending national champion women's basketball team.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
The 6-seed women's basketball team that made a strong run in the 2026 NCAA Tournament before falling to UConn in the Elite Eight.
The takeaway
While Notre Dame's season came to an end against the powerhouse Huskies, the Irish can be proud of their impressive tournament run and the strong play of star guard Hannah Hidalgo, who will look to lead the team to even greater heights next season.
