"Controversy at Sweet 16 as ND star Hidalgo forced to remove nose ring"

Notre Dame star Hannah Hidalgo missed over four minutes of game time during the Sweet 16 matchup against Oregon State to remove her nose ring, as per NCAA rules prohibiting jewelry. This unexpected absence coincided with a 7-0 run by Notre Dame upon her return, but ultimately, Oregon State secured a 70-65 victory, advancing to the Elite Eight. Hidalgo, a first-team All-American, finished with 10 points and four rebounds, and her removal from the game sparked a debate about the enforcement of jewelry rules in women's basketball.