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sports1 year ago

Hidalgo Shines as Notre Dame Defeats UConn in Major Upset

Notre Dame's women's basketball team, led by sophomore guard Hannah Hidalgo, defeated No. 2 UConn 79-68, marking their third consecutive win against the Huskies. Hidalgo nearly achieved a triple-double with 29 points, 10 rebounds, and 8 assists, while Liatu King contributed a double-double. Despite UConn's strong performance, including 25 points from Paige Bueckers, Notre Dame's superior 3-point shooting and free throw advantage secured the victory. The win boosts Notre Dame's record to 8-2 and strengthens their position for a potential No. 1 seed in March.

sports1 year ago

Notre Dame WBB Overwhelms James Madison with Koval's Stellar Performance

The No. 6-ranked Notre Dame women's basketball team secured a dominant 92-46 victory over James Madison, despite some offensive struggles. Freshman center Kate Koval shone with a double-double, contributing 14 points, 16 rebounds, and six blocks. The team faces potential roster challenges with the injury of key player Liatu King. Coach Niele Ivey highlighted the team's ongoing development and praised Koval and Cass Prosper for their performances. Notre Dame's defense was pivotal, limiting James Madison to 21.7% shooting.

sports1 year ago

"Notre Dame Secures ACC Women's Basketball Title, Iowa Triumphs in Big Ten Tournament"

Notre Dame's women's basketball team wins the ACC Championship with a 55-51 victory over NC State, led by star freshman Hannah Hidalgo's 22 points and named tournament MVP. Head coach Niele Ivey, a former Notre Dame player, secures her first title as head coach. The game was played in front of a home-state crowd and marked Notre Dame's first conference tournament title in five years.

sports2 years ago

Post-Game Reflections: Notre Dame Coach Niele Ivey on Loss to South Carolina

Notre Dame women's basketball coach Niele Ivey acknowledged the tough loss to South Carolina in their historic game in Paris, expressing gratitude for the opportunity and praising the electric atmosphere. She highlighted the team's struggles in the second quarter and their failure to adjust to South Carolina's pressure. Ivey commended freshman point guard Hannah Hidalgo for her impressive performance and discussed the challenges of defending against South Carolina's dominant post play. She emphasized the need for improvement in rebounding and transition defense and expressed optimism about the team's growth and learning from the experience.