Leah Macy Expected to Contribute for Notre Dame After Injury-Hit Freshman Year
Sophomore forward Leah Macy is expected to make a significant impact for the Notre Dame women's basketball team this season after missing her freshman year due to injury. She was a highly-rated recruit and is now healthy, with both head…
South Bend Elkhart, IN, October 21, 2026 —
Sophomore forward Leah Macy is expected to contribute to the Notre Dame women’s basketball team this season after an injury kept her from playing during her freshman year. Her return comes as the team prepares to open its season in Rome.
Macy was a highly rated recruit, and the summary of her outlook describes her as healthy and positioned to make a significant impact. Head coach Niele Ivey and Macy have both expressed confidence in her anticipated contributions. The available information does not specify what the injury was, when it occurred or what recovery process Macy completed.
The season opener in Rome is identified as the starting point for Macy’s expected return to competition. No date, opponent or details about her expected role in that game were provided. The information also does not include statistics, practice updates or a specific estimate of playing time.
Macy’s freshman year absence means this season will be her first opportunity to contribute on the court for Notre Dame, according to the summary. Her recruiting status and the confidence expressed by her and Ivey provide the stated basis for expectations, but no further details were provided about how she may fit into the team’s plans.
For now, the outlook centers on Macy’s health and the expectation that she can make an impact as a sophomore. How that contribution develops will become clearer as the season begins, starting with the opener in Rome.
Story summarized from the original created by Nick Oudhoff, WSBT 22 Sports on wsbt.com, see more information here.
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