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Hannah Hidalgo Sets NCAA Steals Record, Breaks Notre Dame Scoring Mark in Win Over Akron

The junior's record underscores her expanded load for a retooled Notre Dame heading into a ranked road test at No. 14 Michigan.

Overview

  • Hidalgo finished with 44 points and 16 steals, plus nine rebounds and four assists in 28 minutes on 16-of-25 shooting and 9-of-11 from the line.
  • Her 16 steals established a Division I single-game record, surpassing the previous mark of 14 most recently held by Ticha Penicheiro in 1998.
  • The 44 points eclipsed Notre Dame’s single-game record of 41, previously shared by Ruth Riley and Jewell Loyd.
  • Notre Dame forced 38 turnovers with 30 steals and turned them into 41 points in an 85-58 victory that moved the Irish to 3-0.
  • Next up is a road matchup against No. 14 Michigan in Detroit on Saturday, marking a swift rise in competition for the Irish.