Notre Dame Dominates Stonehill 123-40, Sets Program Record for Made Field Goals
The lopsided win highlighted Notre Dame's defensive pressure, bench scoring and rebounding that point to a potent start to the season.
Overview
- Hannah Hidalgo scored 27 points and had 10 steals in the 123-40 victory Friday night, a performance that helped Notre Dame begin the season 2-0.
- Leah Macy was highly efficient, scoring 24 points on 12-of-14 shooting while adding eight rebounds, six assists and three blocks.
- Freshman Jaci Abii and Anaya Hardy each posted double-doubles, with Abii finishing with 17 points and 14 rebounds and Hardy adding 17 points and 11 rebounds.
- Notre Dame shot 62 percent, made a program-record 51 field goals, outrebounded Stonehill 55-30 and forced 35 turnovers that produced 50 points.
- The result echoed other early Top-25 blowouts such as No. 22 Oklahoma State's 92-38 win over Morgan State and suggests ranked teams are using nonconference games to build depth and momentum.