That's when Diggins took over again.
She found Madison Cable for a layup that got the Irish out of danger. After Spani and Jasmine Jones missed jumpers on Tennessee's next possession, Diggins sank a 3-pointer to make it a 10-point game.
Notre Dame's lead wouldn't drop below eight again. One of the game's marquee personalities had come through on the big stage once again.
"With all those people out there, it's great for women's basketball," Diggins said. "When you go to college, you dream of playing in games like this."
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