Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Virginia Cavaliers

Women's College Basketball

Notre Dame

15-9

70-81

Final

Virginia

17-7

John Paul Jones Arena

Lead tracker

ND leadsBiggest lead ND 3, UVA 19

UVA leads

Team	1	2	3	4	T
ND	18	13	15	24	70
UVA	17	22	26	16	81

Who won: Virginia 81-70

The Virginia Cavaliers beat the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 81-70 on Sunday, February 8, 2026 at John Paul Jones Arena. The Virginia outscored the Notre Dame 26-15 in the 3rd quarter. Kymora Johnson led the Virginia in points (29). Hannah Hidalgo led the Notre Dame in points (24).

What it means

Notre Dame 3-6 on the road; Virginia 12-3 at home.

Latest headlines

ESPN · Oct 10

Avery Arije, 6-foot, left-handed guard, commits to Notre Dame

ESPN · Oct 6

Hannah Hidalgo sets sights on national championship in her senior year

ESPN · Oct 6

Hannah Hidalgo had no doubt about returning for senior year

ESPN · Aug 31

Why Hannah Hidalgo is a player to watch this season

ESPN · Jul 28

Sources: Notre Dame passes Ohio State for richest patch deal

ESPN · Jul 27

Virginia, Agugua-Hamilton reach settlement after sudden dismissal

ESPN · Apr 7

Virginia women's basketball hires Richmond's Aaron Roussell

ESPN · Apr 4

Virginia fires coach Agugua-Hamilton after 1st Sweet 16 since 2000

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Game info

Venue: John Paul Jones Arena, Charlottesville, VA · Attendance 5,223
Officials: Eric Brewton (Referee), Cameron Inouye (Referee), Pualani Spurlock (Referee)