Hidalgo scores 30 as Notre Dame upsets No. 10 Louisville 65-62

All-American guard leads Fighting Irish to fifth straight win to end regular season

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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Hannah Hidalgo scored 30 points and Notre Dame rallied in the final minutes to defeat No. 10 Louisville 65-62 on Sunday. Hidalgo added 10 rebounds, seven assists and five steals as the Fighting Irish finished the regular season with five straight wins. Imari Berry missed a potential game-tying 3-pointer for Louisville in the closing seconds.

Why it matters

This was a key ACC matchup between two ranked teams, with Notre Dame knocking off the higher-ranked Louisville squad. The win gives Notre Dame momentum heading into the conference tournament, while Louisville will look to rebound after the tough home loss.

The details

Hidalgo scored seven of Notre Dame's final nine points to lead the comeback. She could have scored an easy fast-break layup late but instead ran out the clock. Louisville committed 19 turnovers in the game. Mackenly Randolph led the Cardinals with 15 points and 11 rebounds.

  • The game was played on Sunday, March 2, 2026.
  • Notre Dame finishes the regular season with five straight wins.
  • Louisville starts play in the ACC tournament quarterfinals on Friday.

The players

Hannah Hidalgo

A star guard for Notre Dame who scored 30 points, grabbed 10 rebounds, dished 7 assists and had 5 steals in the win.

Mackenly Randolph

The leading scorer for Louisville with 15 points and 11 rebounds in the losing effort.

Imari Berry

The Louisville player who missed a potential game-tying 3-pointer in the closing seconds.

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What’s next

Notre Dame begins play in Thursday's second round of the ACC tournament, while Louisville starts in the quarterfinals on Friday.

The takeaway

This was a signature win for Notre Dame, knocking off a top-10 opponent on the road to close out the regular season on a high note. Hidalgo's dominant performance shows why she is considered one of the best players in the country, and the Fighting Irish will look to carry this momentum into the conference tournament.