Despite having the ACC Tournament’s top seed, Notre Dame was dealt a tough hand for its quarterfinal. It had to face an NC State program that had won the last two matchups, and Olivia Miles was sidelined with a knee injury, probably for the entire weekend. Rather than panic, the Irish merely adjusted, and they won, 66-60. That earned them the right to face another tough squad in Louisville in the semifinals.
[autotag]Niele Ivey[/autotag] showed why she was named ACC Coach of the Year by keeping her players prepared even though they were missing their best asset. [autotag]Maddy Westbeld[/autotag]’s 3 near the end of the first half gave the Irish a lead they wouldn’t relinquish, and she achieved a double-double of 15 points and 10 rebounds. [autotag]Lauren Ebo[/autotag] enjoyed a balanced afternoon with eight points, six rebounds, a steal and an assist.
All three women spoke to the media afterwards, and here’s what they had to say: