On Friday, March 27, Coach Niele Ivey and her Notre Dame Fighting Irish will face Coach Shea Ralph’s Vanderbilt Commodores in the Sweet 16 of this year’s national tournament.
With the game being played in neutral territory, the Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas, it is expected that Notre Dame star Hannah Hidalgo and Vanderbilt scorer Mikayla Blakes will be at their best. Both teams are heading into the game with the momentum gained from their respective second-round victories.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Vanderbilt Commodores Game Details
The Fighting Irish-Commodores game is scheduled to tip off at 2:35 p.m. EST from the Dickies Arena on Friday. Fans can catch the live broadcast on ESPN or stream via Disney+ and SiriusXM (TBD).
Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Vanderbilt Commodores Odds
Moneyline: Fighting Irish (+170) vs. Commodores (-205)
Spread: Fighting Irish (+5.5) vs. Commodores (-5.5)
Total (O/U): Fighting Irish (o151.5) -110 vs. Commodores (u151.5) -110
Note: Odds are accurate at the time of writing but are subject to change closer to tipoff.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Vanderbilt Commodores Preview
The Vanderbilt Commodores are coming into this matchup as the second seed in their region, with the Fighting Irish just a few slots behind as the No. 6 seed. The Commodores possess an overall record of 29-4 (13-3 SEC), and their performances during conference play may give them an edge over Notre Dame, which has a current overall record of 23-10 (12-6 ACC).
Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Vanderbilt Commodores Injury Report
Fighting Irish
There are no new players on the injury list for the Fighting Irish, as they are projected to have the full force of their lineup in this game.
Commodores
The Commodores are also expected to field a fully healthy lineup for their Sweet 16 matchup against the Fighting Irish.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Vanderbilt Commodores Starting Lineups
Fighting Irish
G: Hannah Hidalgo | G: Cassandre Prosper | F: Vanessa De Jesus | F: Iyana Moore | C: Malaya Cowles
Commodores
G: Mikayla Blakes | G: Ndjakalenga Mwenentanda | F: Aubrey Galvan | F:
Sacha Washington | C: Justine Pissott
Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Vanderbilt Commodores Prediction
Despite the Vanderbilt Commodores being the better team on paper and the favorites to win over coach Niele Ivey’s team, there is much optimism that the one-two backcourt tandem of Hannah Hidalgo and Cassandre Prosper can pull off a win over Mikayla Blakes and company. This is backed by the fact that Hidalgo is playing with a chip on her shoulder, as it seems that guards such as Blakes are catching up to her in terms of play.
Our prediction: The Fighting Irish to win.
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