The Notre Dame women’s basketball team entered the 2025 Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) Tournament as the No. 2 seed, following a strong regular-season performance that saw them share the ACC regular-season title with NC State, both teams finishing with a 16–2 conference record.
In their quarterfinal matchup on March 7, Notre Dame secured a 73–64 victory over California, advancing to the semifinals. However, in a tightly contested semifinal on March 8, Notre Dame fell to Duke, 61–56, ending their tournament run.
This loss likely impacted Notre Dame’s seeding in the upcoming NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament. While they had been in contention for a No. 1 seed, the defeat to Duke may have influenced the selection committee’s decision. As a result, Notre Dame received a No. 3 seed in the NCAA tournament, which begins on March 18, 2025.
The ACC Tournament highlighted the competitive nature of the conference, with multiple teams showcasing their talents. Despite their semifinal exit, Notre Dame’s overall season performance, including their shared ACC regular-season title, secured them a favorable position in the NCAA tournament bracket.
Notre Dame’s NCAA Tournament Outlook Post-ACC Tournament.
