SOUTH BEND, Ind. – After a long offseason, No. 6 Notre Dame opens its highly anticipated 24-25 campaign on Monday night against Mercyhurst. The Irish are coming off of a third consecutive Sweet 16 appearance. Karen and Kevin Keyes Family Head Coach Niele Ivey’s team went 28-7 and won the 2024 ACC Tournament, and the group is hungry for more this season.