Hannah Hidalgo, a junior guard for Notre Dame, set a new NCAA record with 16 steals during the Fighting Irish's 85-58 victory over an unnamed opponent. In addition to her record-breaking defensive performance, Hidalgo also scored a school-record 44 points. She made 16 of 25 field goals, 3 of 6 three-pointers, and 9 of 11 free throws in 28 minutes of play, also contributing nine rebounds and four assists.
Hidalgo's 16 steals surpassed the previous NCAA record of 14, which had been held by several players, most recently Jill Ingram of Georgia Tech in 2008. Notre Dame as a team recorded 30 steals against the opponent's 38 turnovers, leading to 41 points off turnovers. The Fighting Irish had 20 of their own turnovers, which resulted in 13 points for the opponent.
Notre Dame established a strong lead early, ending the first half with a 48-34 advantage. Hidalgo was instrumental in this lead, scoring 28 points in the first half and initiating a 14-0 run that extended their lead to 41-22. She also contributed to a 9-0 run in the third quarter that ... download the app to read more
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