Why this Notre Dame women’s basketball team can advance beyond the Sweet 16by:Tyler Horka•03/25/24•tbhorkaRead In AppNotre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Niele Ivey and guard Hannah Hidalgo (3) sing the Notre Dame Alma Mater after Notre Dame defeated the Ole Miss Rebels 71-56 in the NCAA Tournament second round game at the Purcell Pavilion. (Photo Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports)Notre Dame is in the Sweet 16 for the third consecutive season. This time, the Fighting Irish might have the tools to reach the Elite Eight.