Notre Dame Secures 76-66 Win Over North Carolina in ACC Showdown

Hannah Hidalgo and Olivia Miles lead No. 3 Notre Dame past No. 17 North Carolina with dominant shooting and strong rebounding.

Hannah Hidalgo scored 24 points, including 18 in the first half, and Olivia Miles added 19 points, with both guards making five 3-pointers each.
Notre Dame's 13 made 3-pointers and a 40-28 rebounding advantage were key factors in their seventh consecutive win.
North Carolina’s Maria Gakdeng contributed 16 points, but the Tar Heels struggled to close the gap after trailing by 14 at halftime.
Notre Dame welcomed back Maddy Westbeld from injury, though she played limited minutes in her season debut.
The Fighting Irish, now 3-0 in ACC play, will next host Wake Forest, while North Carolina faces rival Duke in their upcoming game.