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Notre Dame Faces Louisville in Pivotal ACC Women's Basketball Matchup

The Fighting Irish aim to recover from back-to-back losses as Hannah Hidalgo's shooting slump raises concerns ahead of the ACC Tournament.

Mar 2, 2025; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish guard Olivia Miles (5) passes as Louisville Cardinals forward Mackenly Randolph (4) defends in the second half at the Purcell Pavilion. Matt Cashore-Imagn Images
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Mar 2, 2025; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish guard Hannah Hidalgo (3) reacts in the first half against the Louisville Cardinals at the Purcell Pavilion. Matt Cashore-Imagn Images
Apr 5, 2024; Cleveland, OH, USA; NC State Wolfpack guard Aziaha James (10) dribbles the ball past South Carolina Gamecocks center Kamilla Cardoso (10) in the semifinals of the Final Four of the womens 2024 NCAA Tournament at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo

Overview

  • Notre Dame, previously on a 19-game win streak, has dropped two consecutive games, including a home loss to Florida State after blowing a 15-point lead.
  • Hannah Hidalgo, Notre Dame's star player, has struggled in recent games, shooting just 30% from the field and committing nearly as many turnovers as assists over the past five matchups.
  • Louisville enters the game with momentum after a dominant win over Clemson, led by freshman standout Tajianna Roberts, who scored 19 points in that game.
  • The outcome of this regular-season finale could impact seeding for the ACC Tournament, with Notre Dame and NC State currently tied for the top spot in the conference standings.
  • Notre Dame won the previous matchup against Louisville in February, but the Cardinals are looking to capitalize on Notre Dame's recent vulnerabilities.