Thursday, November 13, 2025 -Hannah Hidalgo exploded onto the court for a standout performance on Wednesday night, scoring 44 points and stealing the ball 16 times, guiding the No. 18 Notre Dame Fighting Irish to an 85‒58 win over Akron Zips. Her 44 points set a new single‑game scoring record for the program.
On the defensive end, her 16 steals broke the NCAA Division I record for steals in a single game, surpassing the previous mark of 14.
Hidalgo needed just 28 minutes on the floor to put up these numbers, making 16 of 25 field‑goal attempts, 3 of 6 from 3‑point range, and 9 of 11 from the free‑throw line. In addition, she grabbed nine rebounds and dished four assists.
Her effort helped Notre Dame dominate the game from the start — controlling both ends of the court and maintaining a strong lead throughout. The Irish forced 38 Akron turnovers, generating 41 points off those miscues.
With this performance, Hidalgo has not only stamped her place among elite players in college basketball this season, but has also given her team a statement victory as they prepare for tougher matchups ahead. Her blend of offensive firepower and defensive disruption signals that she is ready to carry the Fighting Irish into the next level of competition.
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