Hailey Van Lith Leads TCU Against Former Team Louisville in NCAA Tournament Showdown

TCU aims for its first-ever Sweet 16 appearance as Hailey Van Lith faces her former team in a pivotal second-round matchup.

Hailey Van Lith, a former Louisville standout, will face her old team for the first time as TCU's star player in the NCAA Tournament's second round.
Van Lith has had a career resurgence at TCU, earning Big 12 Player of the Year honors and breaking the school's single-season assist record.
TCU is undefeated at home this season and enters the game on an 11-game win streak, seeking its first Sweet 16 appearance in program history.
Louisville, a program with a strong tournament legacy, has downplayed any personal drama, with coach Jeff Walz praising Van Lith's collegiate achievements.
Both teams emphasize team goals over individual narratives, with TCU's coach crediting team chemistry as a key to their success this season.