Notre Dame's Hidalgo Misses Game Time Due to Nose Piercing Removal
Notre Dame star Hannah Hidalgo was forced to remove her nose piercing, causing her to miss crucial time in her team's Sweet 16 loss to Oregon State. Despite scoring just 10 points, well below her average, Hidalgo was emotional throughout the game. Coach Niele Ivey expressed frustration at the situation, stating that they were unaware of the emphasis on jewelry rules. Hidalgo's absence and subsequent struggle to regain her flow on the court impacted Notre Dame's performance.