The No. 21 California women’s basketball squad (19-5, 7-4 ACC) is gearing up for its toughest test of the season, as they head to Purcell Pavilion on Sunday to battle No. 3 Notre Dame (20-2, 9-2).
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch Notre Dame vs California NCAA Men's game, plus plenty more.
Notre Dame vs California: Date and tip-off time
The Fighting Irish and the will tip off in a highly anticipated NCAAW game on Sunday, February 9, 2025, at 2:00 pm ET/ 11:00 am PT at Purcell Pavilion in South Bend, Ind.
| Date | Sunday, February 9, 2025 |
| Tip-off Time | 2:00 pm ET/ 11:00 am PT |
| Venue | Purcell Pavilion |
| Location | South Bend, Ind. |
How to watch Notre Dame vs California on TV & stream live online
Fans in the USA can catch all the action between the Fighting Irish and the Gamecocks on:
- TV Channel: ACCN
- Streaming service: Fubo
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Notre Dame Fighting Irish team news & key performers
At the helm for Notre Dame is head coach Niele Ivey, who has guided the team to three straight Sweet 16 appearances. The Fighting Irish are powered by a dynamic backcourt tandem—Hannah Hidalgo, who ranks second nationally in scoring (26.0 points per game) and third in steals (80), and Olivia Miles, who sits fourth in the nation with 141 assists this season.
The Irish backcourt is on fire. Over the last 10 games, Hidalgo has been putting up staggering numbers, averaging 26.9 points, 4.4 rebounds, 3.9 assists, and 3.8 steals per game, all while shooting 54% from the field and a scorching 41.1% from deep. Meanwhile, Miles has been just as impactful, averaging 15.8 points, 5.2 rebounds, 6.1 assists, and 1.1 steals per game in that same span. She came out blazing against Stanford on Thursday night, knocking down her first four three-pointers without a miss, and has been lights-out from beyond the arc this season, shooting 43.2%—a massive leap from her 24.6% clip over her first three years in college hoops.
The Fighting Irish have been ridiculously efficient as a unit, with four of their five starters converting at least 50% of their shots this season: Hidalgo (50.4%), Miles (52.2%), Liatu King (57.6%), and Maddy Westbeld (57.4%). King leads the ACC in field goal percentage and is one of just two players in the conference averaging a double-double (12.2 points, 10.7 rebounds per game), making her a dominant force in the paint.
California Golden Bears news & key performers
On the other side, Cal is enjoying a fairytale debut season in the ACC, making waves with their efficiency on both ends of the court. The Golden Bears rank third in the conference in both field goal percentage (45.9%) and opponent field goal percentage (37.9%), while also knocking down an impressive 9.0 three-pointers per game, the second-best mark in the ACC.
What makes this squad so dangerous is their well-rounded offensive attack. Three players—Ioanna Krimili (15.3 PPG), Lulu Twidale (13.2 PPG), and Marta Suárez (13.0 PPG)—sit among the top 25 scorers in the conference,making them a nightmare for opposing defenses. Krimili and Twidale are particularly lethal from beyond the arc, draining 3.0 and 2.8 three-pointers per game, respectively.