Notre Dame Defeats USC in Star-Studded Women’s Basketball Showdown
Hannah Hidalgo and Olivia Miles lead the Fighting Irish to a commanding victory over JuJu Watkins and the Trojans in Los Angeles.
- No. 6 Notre Dame secured a decisive 74-61 win over No. 3 USC, handing the Trojans their first loss of the season in a highly anticipated matchup.
- Hannah Hidalgo delivered a standout performance with 24 points, 8 assists, 6 rebounds, and 5 steals, while Olivia Miles added 20 points, 8 rebounds, and 7 assists for the Irish.
- Notre Dame's defense stifled USC’s JuJu Watkins, limiting her to 5 points in the first half before she finished with 24 points on 10-for-25 shooting.
- The game, attended by celebrities such as Snoop Dogg and Michael B. Jordan, showcased top WNBA prospects and drew significant attention to women’s college basketball.
- USC struggled offensively, shooting 1-for-13 from three-point range and committing 21 turnovers, as Notre Dame controlled the game from start to finish.
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