BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Notre Dame’s season came to a close on Saturday after the No. 3 seed Irish (28-6) fell in the Sweet 16 to No. 2 seed TCU (34-3), 71-62.
In what was her final collegiate game, Liatu King led Notre Dame with 17 points and 10 rebounds. Hannah Hidalgo had 15 and 4 steals. Olivia Miles also hit double-figures with 10 points, including a pair of triples.
As was the case in November when TCU beat Notre Dame in the Cayman Islands Classic, the Irish struggled to stop Hailey Van Lith (26 points) and Sedona Prince (21 points). The Horned Frogs shot 50 percent from the floor (22-24) and outrebounded Notre Dame 38-32.
In addition to King, Saturday was the final collegiate game for Irish seniors Sonia Citron, Liza Karlen and Maddy Westbeld. Miles remains undecided about next season.