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NCAA women's tournament Elite 8: What you need to know for Sunday's matchups

By Andy BackstromYahoo Sports

Notre Dame will try to continue its upset-filled run against undefeated UConn, and UCLA is eyeing its second straight Final Four.

Before the NCAA tournament began, a UConn vs. the field debate commenced. Notre Dame is as good a representative for the field as any team.

The Fighting Irish, after all, have by far the most wins over the Huskies since the 2001-02 season. The programs have history, and the latest chapter will be written on Sunday in the Elite Eight, as UConn’s undefeated season will once again be on the line. That matchup kicks off a doubleheader that also includes a showdown between UCLA and Duke.

Here’s what you need to know about both of those games. No. 1 UConn vs.

No. 6 Notre Dame UConn’s last Final Four appearance: 2025 Notre Dame’s last Final Four appearance: 2019 UConn waxed Notre Dame 85-47 on Jan. 19.

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