2024 Notre Dame vs TCU - Women's

Sedona Prince, TCU WBB Spark Massive Comeback Against No. 3 Notre Dame

Sedona Prince, TCU WBB Spark Massive Comeback Against No. 3 Notre Dame

TCU WBB upsets Notre Dame 76-68 in the 2024 Cayman Islands Classic. Hailey Van Lith scored 21 points and Sedona Prince a 20-point double-double. Recap here.

Nov 30, 2024 by R. R. Ellis
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TCU women's basketball pulled off a thrilling upset against No. 3 Notre Dame women's basketball, winning 76-68 in the 2024 Cayman Islands Classic. 

After trailing for much of the game, TCU mounted a fourth-quarter comeback, with Hailey Van Lith leading the charge, scoring 13 of her 21 points in the final period. 

Sedona Prince contributed a double-double with 20 points and 16 rebounds, along with 8 blocks. 

Notre Dame's Hannah Hidalgo finished with 27 points, but the Fighting Irish struggled in the fourth, managing just 6 points. 

TCU, currently ranked No. 17, has taken down a Top 5 team in amazing fashion.

Next up for the Horned Frogs is South Florida as they continue the Cayman Islands Classic. 

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Final Game Stats

Notre Dame Top Performers

  • Hannah Hidalgo: 27 points (9-22 FG, 1-4 3PT, 8-10 FT, 9 rebounds, 5 assists)
  • Olivia Miles: 16 points (7-14 FG, 2-7 3PT, 4 rebounds, 4 assists)
  • Sonia Citron: 14 points (6-14 FG, 2-3 3PT, 2 rebounds, 2 assists)
  • Kate Koval: 0 points (0-9 FG, 1 rebound, 2 assists, 5 fouls)

TCU Top Performers

  • Hailey Van Lith: 21 points (8-15 FG, 5-9 FT, 7 rebounds, 7 assists)
  • Madison Conner: 18 points (5-13 FG, 3-9 3PT, 5-6 FT, 6 rebounds)
  • Taylor Bigby: 9 points (3-9 FG, 3-8 3PT, 4 rebounds)
  • Sedona Prince: 20 points (9-17 FG, 2-2 FT, 16 rebounds)

Notre Dame Fighting Irish Game Stats

  • Field Goals: 25-72 (34.7%)
  • 3PT Field Goals: 5-15 (33.3%)
  • Free Throws: 13-20 (65.0%)
  • Offensive Rebounds: 14
  • Defensive Rebounds: 24
  • Total Rebounds: 38
  • Assists: 13
  • Steals: 9
  • Blocks: 2
  • Turnovers: 12
  • Personal Fouls: 17

TCU Horned Frogs Game Stats

  • Field Goals: 28-63 (44.4%)
  • 3PT Field Goals: 7-25 (28.0%)
  • Free Throws: 13-19 (68.4%)
  • Offensive Rebounds: 7
  • Defensive Rebounds: 29
  • Total Rebounds: 36
  • Assists: 15
  • Steals: 4
  • Blocks: 8
  • Turnovers: 16
  • Personal Fouls: 15

TCU Upsets Notre Dame In Cayman Islands

Final: Notre Dame 68, TCU 76

An unbelievable comeback by the TCU women's basketball team as they knock off Notre Dame, who looked in control most of the game. 

Hailey Van Lith blasted off in the fourth quarter, scoring most of her 21 points in the last period. She also distributed 7 assists and crucially had only one turnover.

Sedona Prince was also huge, getting 20 points and 8 blocks for TCU.

12 Seconds Left

This will be a huge win for No. 17 TCU if they're able to knock off an undefeated No. 3 Notre Dame team. 

ND Brings It Within 7 Points - 4Q 0:29

Notre Dame 66, TCU 73

Timeout for TCU as Notre Dame makes a layup. 

The Hailey Van Lith Game? - 4Q 0:44

Notre Dame 64, TCU 71

TCU has 26 points in the 4th quarter to Notre Dame's 6 points. 

Van Lith has been at the center of the comeback for the Horned Frogs, and it's been truly impressive. 

Only 44 seconds left. 

Huge Comeback From TCU - 4Q 1:00

Notre Dame 63, TCU 71

The crowd is going wild as TCU goes up by 8 points.

Notre Dame has just fallen flat, missing shots on every possession. 

Full court press is on, but Notre Dame just fouled Van Lith. 

TCU Goes Up! - 4Q 2:50

Notre Dame 63, TCU 67

Two threes in a row put TCU up over Notre Dame. 

Only three minutes left. 

Van Lith Ties It!

Notre Dame 61, TCU 61

TCU and Notre Dame tied at 61 apiece. 

Van Lith has caught fire. She has 18 points. 

Van Lith Finding Her Shot - 4Q 7:17

Notre Dame 59, TCU 56

Hidalgo and Van Lith are going back and forth, making shots for their teams. 

TCU Closes The Gap Quick - 4Q - 8:48

Notre Dame 56, TCU 53

TCU goes on a massive run in a little over a minute and they're now only down by 3 points. 

Hailey Van Lith is now up to 12 points. 

3rd Quarter Ends, Notre Dame Up

Notre Dame 56, TCU 45

TCU is pushing and Hailey Van Lith is starting to heat up, but the Fighting Irish are feasting on fast-break points. 

Hannah Hidalgo Magic

TCU Down 10 Points In 3rd - 3Q 3:00

Notre Dame 51, TCU 39

Notre Dame continues to own fast-break points. 

ND Holding Strong - 3Q 5:36

Notre Dame 48, TCU 39

TCU's offense looks markedly better, but Notre Dame hasn't slowed down a bit. 

Hannah Hidalgo has 20 points. 

Sonia Citron has 10 points. 

Second Half Begins 3Q - 10:00

Notre Dame 35, TCU 33

Sedona Prince immediately scores off a pick-and-roll.

She then hits a Dirk one-legged fadeaway jumper.

She has 18 points this game. 

Halftime In Cayman Islands

Notre Dame 35, TCU 29

We've got a great game going. No one has taken complete control yet, and TCU have willed themselves back after they were down 10 points. 

TCU Within 3 Points - 2Q 1:00

Notre Dame 32, TCU 29

That was quick. 

Sedona Prince Starring For TCU

Notre Dame 32, TCU 27

Sedona Prince has 10 points, 6 rebounds, 2 steals and 5 blocks (!) in 17 minutes for TCU. 

Bigby Hammers Three - 2Q 2:25

Notre Dame 32, TCU 25

Taylor Bigby from beyond the arc.

TCU not out of it yet. 

TCU Getting In Rhythm - 2Q 5:13

Notre Dame 29, TCU 20

Sedona Prince has 4 points as TCU tries to close the gap. 

Closer Look At Hidalgo Drive

Notre Dame Continues To Roll - 2Q 6:00

Notre Dame 27, TCU 15

Hailey Van Lith has three fouls, and will have to be careful the rest of the game.

Hannah Hidalgo has 14 of Notre Dame's 27 points. 

Sedona Prince Block 👀

Second Quarter Begins - 2Q 10:00

Notre Dame 21, TCU 11

TCU is shooting 25 percent early in this game. 

Notre Dame is shooting 36 percent.

Neither team has been able to consistently hit three-pointers, yet. 

End Of First Quarter

Notre Dame 21, TCU 11

Fighting Irish are up, but they have not quite been dominant. 

TCU hangs in there as they trail by 10 points. 

At 6-foot-7, Sedona Prince towers over most of the Notre Dame team, and TCU have been trying to get her more involved. 

Two Minutes Left In First Quarter

Notre Dame 17, TCU 9

Horned Frogs still haven't been able to get a rhythm going, while Notre Dame is rolling. 

TCU's defense is working hard, though. 

Van Lith puts up her first 2 points of the day. 

Olivia Miles Steal & Assist

ND Up 8 Points - 1Q 4:53

Notre Dame 13, TCU 5

The Fighting Irish are getting their shots against the TCU defense. 

Notre Dame Up Early - 1Q 7:00

Notre Dame 9, TCU 3

TCU have not been able to put together a quality offensive possession since their first play of the game. 

Lith Fouls King

Notre Dame 7, TCU 3

An early foul from Hailey Van Lith garners free throw for Liatu King. She makes both.

Notre Dame then gets a fast-break layup. 

Back-To-Back Threes - 1Q 9:00

Notre Dame 3, TCU 3

In less than a minute, both teams have hit threes. 

First Quarter Begins - 1Q 10:00

Notre Dame 0, TCU 0

Here we go. TCU starts with the ball. 

TCU Starting Lineup

  • Taylor Bigby, G (6-1, R-Jr.) 
  • Hailey Van Lith, G (5-9, Gr.) - 
  • Madison Conner, G (5-11, Sr.) 
  • Donovyn Hunter, G (6-0, So.)
  • Sedona Prince, C (6-7, Gr.) 

Notre Dame Starting Lineup

  • Sonia Citron, G (6-1, Sr.)
  • Olivia Miles, G (5-10, Gr.)
  • Hannah Hidalgo, G (5-6, So.)
  • Kate Koval, F (6-5, Fr.)
  • Liatu King, F (6-0, Gr.)

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What Time Does Notre Dame Vs. TCU Start?

Notre Dame women's basketball vs. TCU tips off at 4:00 p.m. ET on Nov. 29 at the 2024 Cayman Islands Classic. 

TCU Is Locked In

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TCU Women's Basketball Roster 2024-25

  • Taylor Bigby, G, 6-1, R-Jr. (Las Vegas, Nev. / Centennial HS)
  • Madison Conner, G, 5-11, Sr. (Chandler, Ariz. / Compass Prep)
  • Deasia Merrill, F, 6-1, Gr. (Villa Rica, Ga. / Villa Rica HS)
  • Donovyn Hunter, G, 6-0, So. (Medford, Ore. / South Medford HS)
  • Una Jovanovic, G, 5-9, Sr. (Santa Clara, Calif. / Pinewood HS)
  • Hailey Van Lith, G, 5-9, Gr. (Wenatchee, Wash. / Cashmere HS)
  • Knisha Godfrey, G, 5-9, Jr. (Columbus, Ohio / Tampa Bay Technical HS)
  • Sedona Prince, C, 6-7, Gr. (Liberty Hill, Texas / Liberty Hill HS)
  • Natalie Mazurek, F, 6-2, R-Sr. (Eden Prairie, Minn. / Eden Prairie HS)
  • Ella Hamlin, G, 5-9, So. (Granbury, Texas / Granbury HS)
  • Agnes Emma-Nnopu, G, 5-11, Gr. (Ocean Grove, Australia / Lake Ginninderra College)
  • Maddie Scherr, G, 5-10, Gr. (Florence, Ky. / Ryle HS)
  • Aaliyah Roberson, F, 6-2, Jr. (San Antonio, Texas / Clark HS)
  • DaiJa Turner, F, 6-3, R-Jr. (Fayetteville, N.C. / Village Christian Academy)

Notre Dame Women's Basketball Roster 2024-25

  • Emma Risch, G, 6-1, Sophomore (Melbourne, FL / Palm Bay Magnet)
  • Hannah Hidalgo, G, 5-6, Sophomore (Merchantville, NJ / Paul VI)
  • Olivia Miles, G, 5-10, Graduate (Phillipsburg, NJ / Blair Academy)
  • Cassandre Prosper, G, 6-3, Sophomore (Montreal, Quebec / Cairine Wilson SS/Capital Courts Academy)
  • Sonia Citron, G, 6-1, Senior (Eastchester, NY / The Ursuline School)
  • Kate Koval, F, 6-5, Freshman (Kyiv, Ukraine / Long Island Lutheran)
  • KK Bransford, G, 5-11, Junior (Cincinnati, OH / Mount Notre Dame)
  • Liatu King, F, 6-0, Graduate (Washington, DC / Bishop McNamara/Pittsburgh)
  • Maddy Westbeld, F, 6-3, Graduate (Kettering, OH / Fairmont)
  • Kylee Watson, F, 6-4, Senior (Linwood, NJ / Mainland/Oregon)
  • Sarah Cernugel, G, 5-4, Graduate (Westmont, IL / Hinsdale Central)
  • Liza Karlen, F, 6-2, Graduate (Saint Paul, MN / Stillwater Area/Marquette)

TCU Women's Basketball Schedule 2024-25

  • Nov 5 (Tue) - TCU 78, Houston Christian 41 - Fort Worth, Texas (Schollmaier Arena)
  • Nov 10 (Sun) - TCU 107, New Orleans 52 - Fort Worth, Texas (Schollmaier Arena)
  • Nov 13 (Wed) - TCU 90, Texas State 31 - Fort Worth, Texas (Schollmaier Arena)
  • Nov 17 (Sun) - TCU 76, NC State 73 - Fort Worth, Texas (Schollmaier Arena)
  • Nov 21 (Thu) - TCU 81, Incarnate Word 43 - Fort Worth, Texas (Schollmaier Arena)
  • Nov 24 (Sun) - TCU 86, Idaho State 46 - Fort Worth, Texas (Schollmaier Arena)
  • Nov 29 (Fri) - TCU vs. Notre Dame - George Town, Grand Cayman (John Gray HS Gym)
  • Nov 30 (Sat) - TCU vs. South Florida - George Town, Grand Cayman (John Gray HS Gym)
  • Dec 4 (Wed) - TCU vs. Florida Atlantic - Fort Worth, Texas (Schollmaier Arena)
  • Dec 8 (Sun) - TCU vs. South Carolina - Fort Worth, Texas (Dickies Arena)
  • Dec 15 (Sun) - TCU vs. Louisiana Tech - Fort Worth, Texas (Schollmaier Arena)
  • Dec 17 (Tue) - TCU vs. Samford - Fort Worth, Texas (Schollmaier Arena)
  • Dec 21 (Sat) - TCU at UCF - Orlando, Fla. (Addition Financial Arena)
  • Dec 29 (Sun) - TCU vs. Brown - Fort Worth, Texas (Schollmaier Arena)
  • Jan 1 (Wed) - TCU vs. Colorado - Fort Worth, Texas (Schollmaier Arena)
  • Jan 4 (Sat) - TCU vs. Cincinnati - Fort Worth, Texas (Schollmaier Arena)
  • Jan 7 (Tue) - TCU at Kansas - Lawrence, Kan. (Allen Fieldhouse)
  • Jan 11 (Sat) - TCU at Texas Tech - Lubbock, Texas (United Supermarkets Arena)
  • Jan 14 (Tue) - TCU vs. UCF - Fort Worth, Texas (Schollmaier Arena)
  • Jan 17 (Fri) - TCU vs. Utah - Fort Worth, Texas (Schollmaier Arena)
  • Jan 22 (Wed) - TCU at Oklahoma State - Stillwater, Okla. (Gallagher-Iba Arena)
  • Jan 26 (Sun) - TCU vs. Baylor - Fort Worth, Texas (Schollmaier Arena)
  • Feb 2 (Sun) - TCU at Iowa State - Ames, Iowa (Hilton Coliseum)
  • Feb 5 (Wed) - TCU at Kansas State - Manhattan, Kan. (Bramlage Coliseum)
  • Feb 8 (Sat) - TCU vs. Texas Tech - Fort Worth, Texas (Schollmaier Arena)
  • Feb 11 (Tue) - TCU vs. BYU - Fort Worth, Texas (Schollmaier Arena)
  • Feb 16 (Sun) - TCU at Arizona - Tucson, Ariz. (McKale Center)
  • Feb 19 (Wed) - TCU at Arizona State - Tempe, Ariz. (Desert Financial Arena)
  • Feb 23 (Sun) - TCU vs. West Virginia - Fort Worth, Texas (Schollmaier Arena)
  • Feb 26 (Wed) - TCU vs. Houston - Fort Worth, Texas (Schollmaier Arena)
  • Mar 2 (Sun) - TCU at Baylor - Waco, Texas (Foster Pavilion)
  • Mar 5 (Wed) - TCU vs. Big 12 Championship - Kansas City, Mo. (T-Mobile Center)

Notre Dame Women's Basketball Schedule 2024-25

  • Oct 30 (Mon) - Notre Dame 101, Davenport (Exh.) 41 - South Bend, IN (Home)
  • Nov 4 (Sun) - Notre Dame 105, Mercyhurst 61 - South Bend, IN (Home)
  • Nov 10 (Sat) - Notre Dame 102, Purdue 58 - West Lafayette, IN (Away)
  • Nov 13 (Tue) - Notre Dame 92, James Madison 46 - South Bend, IN (Home)
  • Nov 17 (Sat) - Notre Dame 91, Lafayette 55 - Easton, PA (Away)
  • Nov 23 (Fri) - Notre Dame 74, No. 3 Southern Cal 61 - Los Angeles, CA (Away)
  • Nov 29 (Thu) - Notre Dame vs. No. 17 TCU - George Town, Cayman Islands (Neutral)
  • Nov 30 (Fri) - Notre Dame vs. Utah - George Town, Cayman Islands (Neutral)
  • Dec 5 (Thu) - Notre Dame vs. Texas - South Bend, IN (Home)
  • Dec 8 (Sun) - Notre Dame at Syracuse - Syracuse, NY (Away)
  • Dec 12 (Thu) - Notre Dame vs. Connecticut - South Bend, IN (Home)
  • Dec 15 (Sun) - Notre Dame vs. Eastern Michigan - South Bend, IN (Home)
  • Dec 22 (Sat) - Notre Dame vs. Loyola Maryland - South Bend, IN (Home)
  • Dec 29 (Sat) - Notre Dame vs. Virginia - South Bend, IN (Home)
  • Jan 5 (Sat) - Notre Dame at North Carolina - Chapel Hill, NC (Away)
  • Jan 9 (Tue) - Notre Dame vs. Wake Forest - South Bend, IN (Home)
  • Jan 12 (Sat) - Notre Dame at Clemson - Clemson, SC (Away)
  • Jan 16 (Tue) - Notre Dame vs. Georgia Tech - South Bend, IN (Home)
  • Jan 19 (Sat) - Notre Dame vs. SMU - South Bend, IN (Home)
  • Jan 23 (Tue) - Notre Dame at Boston College - Chestnut Hill, MA (Away)
  • Jan 30 (Tue) - Notre Dame at Virginia Tech - Blacksburg, VA (Away)
  • Feb 2 (Sat) - Notre Dame at Louisville - Louisville, KY (Away)
  • Feb 6 (Tue) - Notre Dame vs. Stanford - South Bend, IN (Home)
  • Feb 9 (Sat) - Notre Dame vs. California - South Bend, IN (Home)
  • Feb 13 (Tue) - Notre Dame at Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh, PA (Away)
  • Feb 17 (Sat) - Notre Dame vs. Duke - South Bend, IN (Home)
  • Feb 20 (Tue) - Notre Dame at Miami - Coral Gables, FL (Away)
  • Feb 23 (Sat) - Notre Dame at NC State - Raleigh, NC (Away)
  • Feb 27 (Tue) - Notre Dame vs. Florida State - South Bend, IN (Home)
  • Mar 2 (Sat) - Notre Dame vs. Louisville - South Bend, IN (Home)

Cayman Islands Classic Women's 2024 Schedule

Thursday, November 28

Friday, November 29

Saturday, November 30

2024 Cayman Islands Classic Women's Teams

How To Watch The Cayman Islands Classic 2024

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AP NCAA Women's Basketball Rankings For Week 4

  1. UCLA (5-0)
  2. UConn (4-0)
  3. Notre Dame (5-0)
  4. South Carolina (5-1)
  5. Texas (4-0)
  6. USC (4-1)
  7. LSU (6-0)
  8. Oklahoma (5-0)
  9. Kansas State (5-0)
  10. Maryland (6-0)
  11. Ohio State (5-0)
  12. West Virginia (6-0)
  13. Duke (5-1)
  14. Kentucky (5-0)
  15. Iowa State (5-1)
  16. North Carolina (5-1)
  17. TCU (6-0)
  18. Ole Miss (3-1)
  19. Illinois (5-0)
  20. North Carolina State (3-2)
  21. Oregon (6-0)
  22. Iowa (6-0)
  23. Alabama (6-0)
  24. Louisville (4-2)
  25. Nebraska (5-1)

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