A Rivalry Renewed: What we're watching for when UConn and Notre Dame face off...

Paige Bueckers vs. Hanna Hidalgo. Sarah Strong vs. Kate Koval. Geno Auriemma vs. Niele Ivey. Notre Dame vs. UConn promises a box office matchup. Will it live up to the hype?

There’s a short list of games every season that can be a ‘Game of the Year’. It has to have everything: energy of a rivalry, top players and coaches, a bit of history, records to match the hype and an uncrowded TV slate to showcase the game.

In 2024, there are less than ten games on the schedule that fit that criteria. USC vs. UConn on December 21st, So…