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NCAA BasketballNotre Dame's Hannah Hidalgo reveals why 'Jersey girls are just different'

Notre Dame women’s basketball enters the NCAA Tournament with a point to prove, and sophomore guard Hannah Hidalgo says the Fighting Irish’s toughness — and her own — stems from something personal: her New Jersey roots. “I think it could definitely be a ‘Jersey’ thing,” Hidalgo said, as reported by Curt Rallo of the Associated […]

NCAA BasketballHannah Hidalgo's latest masterpiece passes Arike Ogunbowale in Notre Dame history

Hannah Hidalgo delivered a masterclass performance in Notre Dame’s quarterfinal matchup against the California Golden Bears on Friday. In 39 minutes of action, Hidalgo recorded 25 points, four rebounds, two steals, and an assist. She shot 9-of-15 from the field, including 2-of-2 from beyond the arc. Her display was key in the Fighting Irish securing […]

NCAA BasketballNotre Dame's Niele Ivey makes satisfied admission after Louisville win

2024-25 has nearly been a dream season for Notre Dame women’s basketball, but the Irish have had to deal with some adversity of late. Notre Dame lost two games in a row to end the month of February against NC State and Florida State, raising questions about its viability as a title contender. On Sunday, […]

Dallas WingsWings' Arike Ogunbowale gets 100% real on making Notre Dame return for Aces clash

Arike Ogunbowale is remembered at the University of Notre Dame as a legend. She enjoyed a historic career with Notre Dame women’s basketball, and now she is set to play a WNBA preseason game at her old school. On Thursday, the Dallas Wings announced that they will play a 2025 WNBA preseason contest on May […]

NCAA BasketballNC State's Zoe Brooks had blunt message after huge game to upset No. 1 Notre Dame

Zoe Brooks and the No. 13 NC State Wolfpack stunned the college basketball world by beating the No. 1 Notre Dame Fighting Irish 104-95 in a double-overtime thriller. Brooks was particularly dominant throughout the course of the game. In 47 minutes of action, she finished with a double-double of 33 points and 10 rebounds. She […]

NCAA BasketballNotre Dame women's basketball coach shares ‘special moment’ after No. 1 ranking

Notre Dame women’s basketball head coach Niele Ivey reflected on the “special moment” she shared with her team after the Fighting Irish claimed the No. 1 spot in the Associated Press women’s basketball poll for the first time since 2019. The ranking was announced ahead of Notre Dame’s 64-49 win over No. 11 Duke on […]

NCAA BasketballNotre Dame's Olivia Miles credits 'confidence' for historic win vs. Pittsburgh

Olivia Miles tied a Notre Dame women’s basketball record with eight three-pointers in the Fighting Irish’s dominant 88-57 victory over Pittsburgh on Thursday night, marking the team’s 17th consecutive win. Miles credited her confidence and a new perspective developed after her injury for her standout performance. “I think a lot of it is just my […]

NCAA BasketballNotre Dame women's basketball coach reveals key factor in blowout Stanford win

Hannah Hidalgo and No. 3 Notre Dame women’s basketball put on an impressive display Thursday night, defeating Stanford 96-47 for its 20th win of the season. The win marked the largest loss in Stanford women’s basketball history and pushed the Fighting Irish to 11-0 in ACC play. Head coach Niele Ivey credited the team’s chemistry […]

NCAA BasketballNotre Dame's Hannah Hidalgo makes Jewell Loyd history with epic game vs. Louisville

This season, Notre Dame women’s basketball has flown a bit under the radar, but it is clearly one of the best teams in the country and a true contender to win a national championship this season. On Sunday, the Irish passed another tricky test as they knocked off Louisville 89-71 on the road. Louisville kept […]

NCAA BasketballHannah Hidalgo ‘ignites’ Notre Dame women’s basketball in win vs. Boston College

No. 3 Notre Dame women’s basketball clinched its 12th consecutive win with an 89-63 victory over Boston College on Thursday night, thanks to a standout performance by guard Hannah Hidalgo. Hidalgo tallied 23 points, including an efficient second half, while Olivia Miles contributed 16 points to lead the Fighting Irish to another dominant ACC win, […]

NCAA BasketballNotre Dame coach reacts to Hannah Hidalgo's triumphant injury return

Hannah Hidalgo made a triumphant return to the court for No. 3 Notre Dame women’s basketball on Sunday, helping the Fighting Irish notch an 88-64 win over SMU. The dynamic guard, who missed the previous two games with Notre Dame due to an ankle injury, contributed a stellar double-double performance with 23 points, 10 rebounds, […]

Women's SportsWhy Hannah Hidalgo isn't playing in Notre Dame-Georgia Tech clash

Notre Dame women’s basketball will attempt to defeat Georgia Tech on Thursday night without one of the best players in the game. According to Tyler Horka of BlueandGold.com and On3, Hannah Hidalgo will not play on Thursday night. “Hannah Hidalgo will not play for No. 3 Notre Dame against No. 17 Georgia Tech despite being […]

NCAA BasketballUConn's Geno Auriemma drops Hannah Hidalgo truth bomb after near triple-double

UConn women’s basketball head coach Geno Auriemma didn’t hold back his admiration for Fighting Irish guard Hannah Hidalgo after her impressive playing led Notre Dame women’s basketball to a 79-68 win over the Huskies on Thursday. Hidalgo’s near triple-double — 29 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists — cemented her status as one of the […]

NCAA BasketballNotre Dame's Hannah Hidalgo goes full Caitlin Clark vs. Paige Bueckers, UConn

Hannah Hidalgo delivered a standout performance Thursday night, leading No. 8 Notre Dame women’s basketball to a 79-68 win over Paige Bueckers and No. 2 UConn, handing the Huskies their first loss of the season. Hidalgo tallied 29 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists, coming within two assists of a triple-double. It marked her third […]

NCAA BasketballHow Paige Bueckers played in UConn's loss vs. Notre Dame

UConn women’s basketball was defeated by Notre Dame on Thursday night, losing by a final score of 79-68. UConn certainly felt the impact of Azzi Fudd’s injury absence. Paige Bueckers did more than enough to help her team win on Thursday, but UConn still fell short in the end. Bueckers scored 25 points in the […]

NCAA BasketballHannah Hidalgo's latest feat will catch Arike Ogunbowale's attention

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish have been one of the top teams in the country early on in the 2024-25 season and one of the big reasons why is the standout play of star point guard Hannah Hidalgo. They have a few signature wins against USC and Texas and look like a team that can […]

NCAA BasketballSnoop Dogg's JuJu Watkins jacket goes viral

Snoop Dogg made a bold courtside statement during USC’s women’s basketball game against Notre Dame on Saturday, donning a custom jacket featuring Trojans star JuJu Watkins. The rapper and longtime USC fan was one of several celebrities at Galen Center in Los Angeles, where the No. 3 Trojans faced off against No. 6 Notre Dame. […]

NCAA BasketballNotre Dame's Hannah Hidalgo accomplishes jaw-dropping feat vs. USC

Notre Dame freshman Hannah Hidalgo had a record-setting game in the Fighting Irish’s 74-61 victory over No. 3 USC at the Galen Center in Los Angeles on Sunday. Hidalgo notched 24 points, eight assists, six rebounds and five steals, marking her 10th career game achieving at least 20 points, five rebounds, five assists, and five […]

NCAA BasketballNotre Dame women's basketball defeating USC draws Arike Ogunbowale truth bomb

Notre Dame women’s basketball defeated USC 74-61 on Saturday. It was a statement victory as both teams held 4-0 records heading into the matchup. Dallas Wings star Arike Ogunbowale, who played her college basketball at Notre Dame, shared a reaction to the team’s win on X, formerly Twitter. this ND team so fun to watch […]

NCAA BasketballOlivia Miles gives positive injury update ahead of Notre Dame women's basketball season

Notre Dame women’s basketball point guard Olivia Miles gave Fighting Irish fans an optimistic update on her return from injury as she prepares for the start of the 2024-2025 basketball season. Speaking during the ACC Tipoff media day on Tuesday, Miles expressed confidence in her recovery from a torn ACL, an injury that sidelined her […]

NCAA BasketballNotre Dame adds Marquette, Pittsburgh stars to roster in transfer portal

The Notre Dame women’s basketball team made a huge addition to their women’s basketball roster ahead of the 2024-25 campaign Tuesday, announcing the signings of former all-conference selections Liza Karlen and Liatu King from the transfer portal. Both players bring a wealth of experience and talent, enhancing an already formidable team. Liza Karlen, a 6-foot-2 […]

NCAA BasketballHannah Hidalgo sounds off on how Notre Dame blew out Ole Miss

The Notre Dame women’s basketball team secured a decisive victory over Ole Miss on Monday with a final score of 71-56 in the second round of the women’s NCAA Tournament. The win propelled the No. 2 seed Fighting Irish into the Sweet 16, where they will face No. 3 seed Oregon State in the Albany […]

NCAA BasketballSouth Carolina stays undefeated and 5 other bold predictions for NCAA women's basketball conference play

Expanding on our preview of the 2024 NCAA women’s basketball conference play, the stage is set for an exciting second half of the season where powerhouses and emerging contenders alike vie for the title. The South Carolina women’s basketball team, with their undefeated streak and a ranking of No. 1 nationally, are a force to […]

NCAA BasketballNotre Dame dominates Chicago State for second-largest win margin in history

The Notre Dame women’s basketball team clinched a remarkable 113-35 victory over Chicago State on Tuesday night. This dominant performance by the No. 17 Fighting Irish (4-1) against the struggling Cougars (0-6) marked the second-largest win margin in the program’s history. The game, which rapidly tilted in Notre Dame’s favor, saw the Irish initiate their […]

NCAA BasketballNCAA women's basketball Power Rankings: LSU tops polls in Week One

As the 2023-24 NCAA women’s basketball season tips off, the excitement is palpable. Every team holds a clean slate, with aspirations of dominance and victory. In this atmosphere of high hopes and anticipation, top-25 rankings position the teams with LSU leading the charge, marking a historic moment for the program. Let’s dive into the current […]

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