Michigan basketball lost to Notre Dame 76-55

Michigan basketball faced a tough defeat against Notre Dame, losing 76-55 in the NCAA Tournament on Sunday. The game started poorly for Michigan, who allowed 32 points in the first quarter, which was a major setback. Coach Kim Barnes Arico noted that the team struggled defensively, describing their performance as "disorganized." Notre Dame took advantage, ending the quarter on a 15-2 run and building a 20-point lead. Michigan's key players were unable to perform, with leading scorers like Syla Swords and Olivia Olson being kept quiet. Despite holding Notre Dame to lower scores in the second, third, and fourth quarters, the early deficit proved too challenging to overcome. The Fighting Irish shot 51 percent from the field and dominated rebounds, limiting Michigan's opportunities. Senior Jordan Hobbs had a disappointing game, scoring only five points, while freshman Syla Swords found some success later with 17 points. Senior Greta Kampschroeder expressed frustration, feeling that the team wasn’t working together defensively. This loss ended Michigan's season, which was highlighted by reaching the NCAA Tournament after a strong run in the Big Ten tournament. Although they had high hopes, they struggled to maintain consistency against Notre Dame, who proved to be too strong in key moments of the game.