Notre Dame's season opener against Mercyhurst was full of storylines. Olivia Miles was in her first meaningful game since the end of the 2022-23 regular season. The Lakers were playing their first game at the NCAA Division I level.

There was no denying Miles' proper comeback story though. She recorded the fourth triple-double of her career (20 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists) to help the Irish crush the Lakers, 105-61. Every starter scored in double figures.

Despite having only seven players healthy enough for their season opener, the Irish (1-0) never let the Lakers (0-1) in the contest. They imposed their will from the opening tip with a well-oiled offense, a stifling defense and numerous high-energy plays that the Lakers simply couldn't keep up with.

Liatu King marked her Irish debut with a double-double of 24 points and 11 rebounds. Hannah Hidalgo just missed a double-double but had 19 points, nine boards and three steals.

Kate Koval scored 18 points, grabbed seven rebounds and blocked five shots in her first collegiate game. Cassandre Prosper, who missed most of last season because of injury, completed her own comeback story with 17 points.

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