Notre Dame's Hannah Hidalgo Continues Historic Junior Season

Star guard sets another elite statistical mark in comeback win over Louisville

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

Notre Dame women's basketball star guard Hannah Hidalgo continued her historic junior season, pouring in 30 points, 10 rebounds, 7 assists, and 5 steals in a comeback victory over No. 10 Louisville. Hidalgo's effort made her the only player in the country this season to have three games with 30+ points, 5+ rebounds, 5+ assists, and 5+ steals, according to ESPN Insights.

Why it matters

Hidalgo's standout performance is the latest in a string of elite statistical games this season, cementing her status as one of the best players in the nation. As a junior, she is already making a strong case for ACC Player of the Year and potential All-American honors, and has one more season left in South Bend to continue her assault on program and national records.

The details

In Sunday's road win over Louisville, Hidalgo fell just short of a triple-double, finishing with 30 points, 10 rebounds, 7 assists, and 5 steals. ESPN Insights noted that Hidalgo is the only player in the country this season to have three games with that stat line, a remarkable feat. Earlier this season, Hidalgo reached 2,000 career points and set the NCAA single-game record for steals with 16 in another game.

  • On Sunday, Hidalgo had 30 points, 10 rebounds, 7 assists, and 5 steals in Notre Dame's comeback win over Louisville.
  • This season, Hidalgo has reached 2,000 career points and set the NCAA single-game record for steals with 16.

The players

Hannah Hidalgo

A star guard for the Notre Dame women's basketball team, Hidalgo is one of the best players in the country and is making a strong case for ACC Player of the Year and potential All-American honors as a junior.

Notre Dame

The women's basketball program at the University of Notre Dame, located in South Bend, Indiana.

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What they’re saying

“Hannah Hidalgo is unquestionably one of the best players in the nation, and on Sunday she proved that once again.”

— Michael Chen, Author (yahoo.com)

What’s next

Hidalgo will look to continue her historic season as Notre Dame makes a push for the NCAA Tournament. As a junior, she has one more year left in South Bend to cement her legacy as one of the all-time greats in program history.

The takeaway

Hannah Hidalgo's standout junior season at Notre Dame has been nothing short of remarkable, as she continues to set elite statistical marks and cement her status as one of the best players in the country. Her performance is a testament to her skill and work ethic, and Notre Dame fans have one more year to enjoy watching her dominate on the court.