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Hannah Hidalgo Sets NCAA Steals Record, Scores 44 as No. 18 Notre Dame Routs Akron

The junior guard's record underscores her expanded role entering a ranked test at Michigan.

Overview

  • Hidalgo finished with 16 steals, the most ever in a Division I game since official tracking began in 1987-88, eclipsing the previous single-game high of 14 by multiple players.
  • She logged 44 points in 28 minutes on 16-of-25 shooting, including 3-of-6 from three and 9-of-11 on free throws, with nine rebounds and four assists.
  • Notre Dame forced 38 turnovers and totaled 30 steals, converting them into 41 points during the 85-58 win in South Bend.
  • Her 44 points set a program record, surpassing the previous Notre Dame single-game mark of 41 held by Jewell Loyd and Ruth Riley.
  • The victory moved the Irish to 3-0, with a neutral-site game against No. 14 Michigan in Detroit on Saturday and a matchup with No. 8 USC next week.