Notre Dame took a 35-33 lead into the half. TCU guard Madison Conner and center Sedona Prince led all scorers with nine points at the break. Notre Dame's Liatu King led the Irish with eight points. At halftime, TCU had given up 13 turnovers compared to Notre Dame's two.

TCU beat Louisville in the round of 32 and will face Notre Dame in the Sweet Sixteen, a rematch of their game earlier this season.

As the NCAA Tournament continues, each team's fate typically is determined by anywhere between two and four players. That certainly is the case for Notre Dame and TCU, which will meet in the Sweet 16 after also playing during the regular season. Whichever team's group of key players has greater success most likely will advance to the Elite Eight.