Eden Laase

Notre Dame's got the hardest road ahead, facing UConn on Sunday.

Eden Laase Editor's note: This article is part of the Bracket Central series, an inside look at the run-up to the men's & women's NCAA Tournaments, along with analysis and picks during the tournaments.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Haymitch Abernathy is about to be selected for the 50th annual Hunger Games. He's 16 and desperate to save the girl he loves from the horrific fate that is competing in the Games. This is a defining moment. Decades later he will mentor Katniss and Peeta, but this event kicks off the whole story. This is the moment that — “Hi Sienna,” a voice breaks through.

TCU's Olivia Miles and South Carolina's Raven Johnson will battle in the Elite Eight on Monday, with a trip to the Final Four on the line.

The top four seeds are back in the Final Four. Expect close games, but an ultimate UConn victory.

Eden Laase Editor's note: This article is part of the Bracket Central series, an inside look at the run-up to the men's & women's NCAA Tournaments, along with analysis and picks during the tournaments.

Betts shut down Texas forward Madison Boozer, to guarantee a low-scoring game. The Bruins continue the hunt for their first national title.

The Gamecocks beat UConn to move one step closer to their fourth national title, but a sideline clash between the coaches stole the headlines

Lauren Betts and Raven Johnson are the unquestioned leaders of their teams, and are set to do battle in Sunday's championship game.

Like many elite athletes growing up, the more Jennah Isai played her sport, the more praise she received. The more she succeeded in basketball, the happier the people around her seemed.