Niele Ivey leads Notre Dame women's basketball home opener against Stonehill

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Last updated Nov 5, 2026

Niele Ivey leads Notre Dame women's basketball home opener against Stonehill
Summary

Notre Dame women's basketball, under head coach Niele Ivey, prepares for its home opener against Stonehill on Friday, Nov. 6 at 7 p.m. This will mark Ivey's 24th involvement in a home opener as a player or coach, where the team boasts a perfect 23-0 record. Notre Dame opened its season with a 99-75 victory over Villanova, while Stonehill faces the Irish after a 79-65 loss to Providence. Ivey's first home game as coach was a 20-point win against Miami (OH) in 2020. Notre Dame previously faced Power-5 teams only three times in home openers, achieving significant victories including a recent 58-point win against Northwestern.

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  • •Notre Dame women's basketball is 23-0 in home openers under Ivey.
  • •The Irish defeated Villanova to start the season.
  • •Stonehill opened its campaign with a loss to Providence.
  • •This is the first meeting between Notre Dame and Stonehill.
  • •Ivey's first home opener as coach resulted in an 88-68 win.
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Notre Dame women's basketball has consistently flexed its muscles in home openers when Niele Ivey is involved as a player or coach.

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