UConn will be looking to snap a four-game losing streak to its Irish rivals by relying on stars Sarah Strong and Azzi Fudd. Notre Dame is led by point guard and defensive menace Hannah Hidalgo.

The margin for error is shrinking fast for Notre Dame, and the schedule isn’t easing up. After stabilizing their season with back-to-back wins, the Fighting Irish now face a four-day stretch that could redefine their ACC standing and national perception.

Kylee Watson's teams at Oregon and Notre Dame beat UConn. Now she plays for Villanova, the Huskies' opponent Thursday.