# Notre Dame, Villanova Face Off in Rome

- Place: Rome, Italy (41.9028, 12.4964)
- Published: 2026-11-03T11:48:09.720Z · expires 2026-11-10T11:48:09.720Z
- Floors (The Arena): E9 Cultures, E10 Institutions, E12 States
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Notre Dame women's basketball defeated Villanova 72-60 in Rome, Italy, as both teams opened their college basketball season, per ndinsider.com.

The game took place at the Stadio Olimpico, with Notre Dame securing a victory after a strong performance from its bench, according to abc7chicago.com.

The match was part of a broader celebration of sports and faith, as both teams met with Pope Leo before the game, per villanova.com.

## Sources

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- [See photos of Notre Dame women's basketball vs Villanova in Rome](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi6wFBVV95cUxNVzBYVG5QOWhuYUtwZUV6dlBqVlZBMFVTRDlDWXZFb0t2Qm4xNEwtaWdUdFdCS1FLTFFhMUllcC1FZ0t6RnZfd2hkS0FHNmtrbWthTjJFVW1oOUdPblZKYmVuazRRQjIxZlBvV0hwSFNOYUdjb0tQb1dHam1vZWNfb183UGNpSGpYd25fU0tnVjVDcF9Yd1I2Wl9EandlanZ1cVdPU2Q4V1FMYnQzUmVEWEpWbFRUS2gtVmdHNFphai1NZlZqOHJQZ3RXR2JpWG5LM21jS29XQlY0RDYxZG82cFkybGNJYUd4Q0Ew?oc=5) · ndinsider.com · 2026-11-01
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- [Notre Dame women's basketball faces Villanova in Rome | Live updates, score](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi8wFBVV95cUxPNEdra3RVU0d1cUZaWUd0eTl3X0tOaGdMRkNCSEU1VVNzaW13eXdYUG1FMXdQNFBMdDZlcmlDXzk1bmVya1BBeVJzV2RnMFZwUTVGWW1hMmJZd19lckdxVE5GOFdCZ0JmSml4NGp0ODJUZWQwXzhKcm1VXzljSVdERDQyV1VlQko5eFhTZjA2S0EtQnNpNk1mYXRielhMZGowRzdjNVJhdHd2ekRCWmtaYm5MYmFKcUl2WnZZZ3RBQWlGZjNMZXV4d2hpME5Pd2VWenlxc2VCWmhYZVBScU1TeWI4bGxwSXRTd0ExTmczblNxQjA?oc=5) · ndinsider.com · 2026-11-01
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