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Hidalgo's heroics, team effort lift Notre Dame over Stanford
Notre Dame snaps two-game skid with 78-66 win over Cardinal
Feb. 1, 2026 at 7:31pm
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Notre Dame's Hannah Hidalgo scored 37 points and grabbed 9 rebounds to lead the Fighting Irish to a 78-66 victory over Stanford, snapping a two-game losing streak. The Irish out-rebounded the Cardinal 45-35 and scored 50 points in the paint, with a balanced effort from the rest of the team complementing Hidalgo's standout performance.
Why it matters
The win was crucial for Notre Dame, which had lost six of its last nine games in January. The team's ability to rally around Hidalgo's heroics and contribute in other areas like rebounding and interior scoring showed their resilience and potential to be an NCAA Tournament team.
The details
Hidalgo shot 16-of-26 from the field and also had 4 steals and 3 assists. Notre Dame out-muscled Stanford in the paint, scoring 50 points there compared to the Cardinal's 28. The Irish also got a boost from the return of redshirt junior guard KK Bransford, who had missed the previous 13 games with a knee injury.
- Notre Dame lost to Cal 80-69 on Thursday, February 2.
- The win over Stanford on Sunday, February 5 snapped Notre Dame's two-game skid.
The players
Hannah Hidalgo
A standout junior guard for Notre Dame, Hidalgo scored 37 points on 16-of-26 shooting and added 9 rebounds, 4 steals and 3 assists to lead the Irish to victory.
Niele Ivey
The head coach of the Notre Dame women's basketball team, Ivey praised Hidalgo's leadership and the team's balanced effort in the win.
KK Bransford
A redshirt junior guard for Notre Dame, Bransford returned to the lineup after missing 13 games with a knee injury, providing a boost off the bench for the Irish.
What they’re saying
“The way that she controlled the game, the way that she got downhill, she was pretty much unstoppable. So proud of her leadership. I'm proud of her energy, effort and the way that she carries us. It's just amazing.”
— Niele Ivey, Head Coach, Notre Dame Women's Basketball (on3.com)
“We didn't want to go home 0-2. That was really key for us, just to do whatever it takes to get the victory.”
— Hannah Hidalgo (on3.com)
What’s next
Notre Dame will look to build on this win as it continues its ACC schedule, with key matchups against ranked opponents like North Carolina and Virginia Tech coming up.
The takeaway
Notre Dame's ability to rally around Hannah Hidalgo's standout performance and get contributions from the rest of the roster showed the team's resilience and potential to be a factor in the NCAA Tournament picture, despite their recent struggles.
