Hailey Van Lith Stats Tonight: How did TCU star fare vs Notre Dame? (Nov 29) 

Senior guard Hailey Van Lith once again demonstrated her scoring and playmaking prowess as the No. 17 TCU Horned Frogs upset the No. 3 Notre Dame Fighting Irish 76-68 on Friday at the Cayman Islands Classic.

The 5-foot-9 guard delivered an impressive stat line, scoring 21 points on 8-of-15 shooting and 5-of-9 from the free throw line. In addition to her scoring, Van Lith added three rebounds and seven assists while committing just one turnover in 33 minutes of play.

After TCU trailed for most of the game, Van Lith took over in the fourth quarter, scoring 13 of her 21 points in the final period to drive her team to victory. She contributed 19 of her 21 points in the second half, as TCU outscored Notre Dame 31-12 in the final 10 minutes.

This performance marked Van Lith’s third game this season with 20 or more points since transferring to TCU, underscoring her ability as both a scorer and a playmaker. Averaging 19.4 points, 5.3 rebounds, 7.0 assists and 2.0 steals per game, she is the team’s second-leading scorer and is quickly establishing herself as a critical leader for the Horned Frogs.

Van Lith's standout game against Notre Dame, a team that recently defeated JuJu Watkins and the USC Trojans with ease, highlights her evolution as a leader and player. During her time at LSU, she struggled to find her footing within the roster, and her lone season in Baton Rouge ended on a sour note.

Following her transfer to TCU, Van Lith expressed her renewed enjoyment for the game and her embrace of the changes she’s undergone since leaving LSU.

TCU pulls off historic win over Notre Dame

Trailing by as many as 14 points in the third quarter, TCU mounted a miraculous comeback, outscoring the Fighting Irish 31-12 in the fourth. The Horned Frogs shot an impressive 61% from the field during the final frame, including 44% (4-of-9) from 3-point range.

The Horned Frogs closed the gap and dominated the fourth quarter to remain undefeated this season. Notre Dame, which led for 85% of the game, suffered its first loss of the season.

This victory is TCU’s highest-ranked win in program history and their first top-5 win since 2008. The Horned Frogs will conclude their tournament on Saturday, facing South Florida.