It turned out [autotag]Olivia Miles[/autotag]’ uncertainty for the NCAA Tournament was irrelevant as far as Notre Dame’s seeding. The Irish received the third seed in Greenville Regional 1 and will face 14th-seeded Southern Utah, a first-time opponent for the program. The seeding means the Irish will host the first two rounds at Purcell Pavilion. If they beat the Thunderbirds, they will face either Creighton or the winner of the First Four game between Illinois and Mississippi State.
Irish fans might feel a little iffy about the regional because their team won’t be able to escape it without going through top-ranked and undefeated South Carolina. However, that bridge will be crossed when the time comes. For now, the Irish can enjoy the fact that their body of work was strong enough that they will get to stay home to begin their quest for their third national championship. Oh, and let’s hope Miles is healthy when the tournament begins.
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