Notre Dame guard Hannah Hidalgo (3) celebrates during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Michael Caterina)

Notre Dame guard Hannah Hidalgo (3) drives to the basket during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against UConn, Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Michael Caterina)

Notre Dame forward Liza Karlen, center, fights for possession with UConn forward Ice Brady, left, and guard KK Arnold (2) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Michael Caterina)

South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley, center, leans on the scorers table during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against South Florida, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Artie Walker Jr.)

South Carolina guard Raven Johnson (25) makes a 3-pointer over South Florida forward Ines Piper (14) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Artie Walker Jr.)