Notre Dame vs. Villanova: Live updates of 2026-2027 season opener

The No. 13 ranked Notre Dame women's basketball team opened its 2026-2027 season on November 1, 2026, facing the Villanova Wildcats in Rome, Italy. The game was part of an event referred to as the 'Eternal City' series or similar international tournament. Live scoring updates were being provided by Tim Healey of Fighting Irish Wire.