Notre Dame Upsets No. 10 Louisville 65-62

Hannah Hidalgo's 30 points lead Fighting Irish to victory over ranked Cardinals

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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Hannah Hidalgo scored 30 points to lead the Notre Dame Fighting Irish to a 65-62 upset victory over the 10th-ranked Louisville Cardinals on Sunday. The win improves Notre Dame's record to 20-9 overall and 12-6 in conference play.

Why it matters

This is a significant win for the Notre Dame women's basketball team, as they were able to knock off a top-10 ranked opponent on the road. The victory could help boost Notre Dame's chances of making the NCAA Tournament.

The details

Hidalgo, a sophomore guard, had a standout performance, scoring 30 points to lead the Fighting Irish to the narrow victory. Notre Dame rallied in the second half to overcome a halftime deficit and secure the win over the highly-ranked Cardinals.

  • The game was played on Sunday, March 2, 2026.

The players

Hannah Hidalgo

A sophomore guard for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish women's basketball team.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish

The women's basketball team from the University of Notre Dame, a private Catholic university located in Notre Dame, Indiana.

Louisville Cardinals

The women's basketball team from the University of Louisville, a public research university located in Louisville, Kentucky.

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The takeaway

This win demonstrates the Fighting Irish's ability to compete with and defeat top-ranked opponents, which could be a positive sign as they look to secure a spot in the NCAA Tournament.