The Notre Dame Fighting Irish delivered a decisive 106-54 victory over the Stephen F. Austin Ladyjacks in their NCAA Tournament opener.

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish delivered a decisive 106-54 victory over the Stephen F. Austin Ladyjacks in their NCAA Tournament opener. The game got off to a promising start for the Ladyjacks, who sank two 3-pointers on their first two shots. However, the Fighting Irish quickly regained control, sparked by Maddy Westbeld’s impressive shooting. She hit her first three shots, propelling Notre Dame on a 10-0 run that set the tone for the rest of the game.

The Irish dominated the first half, with Hannah Hidalgo and Sonia Citron leading the charge. Both players, who received All-American honors earlier in the week, scored 24 points each. Citron was particularly effective from beyond the arc, making four of Notre Dame’s seven 3-pointers. Her third trey of the first half gave the Irish their first 20-point lead, helping them secure a commanding 46-25 halftime advantage.

The second half saw more of the same, with the Fighting Irish maintaining their momentum and cruising to a 52-point victory. The win marked a strong start to Notre Dame’s NCAA Tournament campaign, and they will look to build on this performance as they advance to the next round.