Notre Dame's Hannah Hidalgo Earns ACC Tournament Honors

The star guard's strong play earns her a spot on the All-ACC Women's Tournament First Team.

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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Despite Notre Dame's loss in the ACC Tournament, junior guard Hannah Hidalgo's impressive performances earned her a spot on the All-ACC Women's Tournament First Team. Hidalgo averaged over 25 points per game during the tournament, including 28 points, 8 rebounds, 5 steals, and 5 assists in the opening round win over Miami. She also had 25 points in the victory over NC State and a game-high 24 points, 8 rebounds, 4 steals, and 2 assists in the loss to Duke.

Why it matters

Hidalgo's postseason honors are an extension of her already successful junior season, in which she led the nation in steals and broke Notre Dame program records. As the Irish prepare for the national tournament, Hidalgo's continued excellence will be crucial to their success.

The details

Hidalgo opened the ACC Tournament with a 28-point, 8-rebound, 5-steal, 5-assist performance in Notre Dame's win over Miami. She followed that up with 25 points in the victory over NC State, and finished with a game-high 24 points, 8 rebounds, 4 steals, and 2 assists in the loss to Duke in the tournament semifinals.

  • On March 6, Hidalgo scored 28 points, grabbed 8 rebounds, had 5 steals, and dished out 5 assists in Notre Dame's win over Miami.
  • On March 7, Hidalgo scored 25 points in Notre Dame's victory over NC State.
  • On March 8, Hidalgo recorded a game-high 24 points, 8 rebounds, 4 steals, and 2 assists in Notre Dame's loss to Duke.

The players

Hannah Hidalgo

A junior guard for the Notre Dame women's basketball team who was named to the All-ACC Women's Tournament First Team after her strong performances in the conference tournament.

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What’s next

The Irish will now await their seeding and matchup for the upcoming NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament, where Hidalgo will look to lead Notre Dame on a deep postseason run.

The takeaway

Hidalgo's dominant performances in the ACC Tournament showcase her status as one of the top players in the country, and her continued excellence will be crucial for Notre Dame as they aim to make a deep run in the NCAA Tournament.