Olivia Miles will start for Notre Dame against Michigan
Olivia Miles will start for Notre Dame in their Women's NCAA Tournament game against Michigan. The guard injured her ankle during a recent win over Stephen F. Austin but has recovered enough to play. Miles hurt her ankle late in the game against Stephen F. Austin. She fell to the floor and received medical attention, but she later walked off the court on her own. This incident raised concerns because the game was already in hand. Despite scoring only two points in that game, Miles led the team with eight assists. Coach Niele Ivey seemed to want to keep her in rhythm for upcoming games, knowing her importance to the team's success. Before the matchup with Michigan, Ivey expressed confidence that Miles would be ready to play. The #3 Fighting Irish will face #6 Michigan at 1 p.m. ET. The winner will advance to the Sweet 16 in the tournament.