Notre Dame Women's Basketball Upsets No. 10 Louisville, 65-62

Irish junior Hannah Hidalgo leads the way with a dominant performance as Notre Dame earns a key road win.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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Notre Dame's women's basketball team pulled off a 65-62 upset victory over No. 10 Louisville on the road. Junior guard Hannah Hidalgo led the way for the Irish with a game-high 30 points, 10 rebounds, 7 assists and 5 steals. The win gives Notre Dame a 20-9 record on the season and a 12-6 mark in ACC play, earning them the No. 5 seed in the upcoming ACC Tournament.

Why it matters

This was a huge statement win for Notre Dame as they try to improve their seeding for the NCAA Tournament. Hidalgo's standout performance further cements her case for national player of the year honors. The Irish have now won 7 of their last 8 games heading into the postseason.

The details

Notre Dame trailed by as many as 7 points in the first half before erupting for a 29-point second quarter to take a 36-24 lead at the break. Louisville fought back in the second half to take a 60-56 lead late, but Hidalgo checked back in and led a 9-2 run to give the Irish a 65-62 victory. Hidalgo scored 30 points and filled up the stat sheet, while Vanessa de Jesus, Iyana Moore and Malaya Cowles also scored in double figures for Notre Dame.

  • The game was played on March 2, 2026.
  • Notre Dame has now won 7 of their last 8 games heading into the ACC Tournament.

The players

Hannah Hidalgo

A junior guard for Notre Dame who had a dominant performance with 30 points, 10 rebounds, 7 assists and 5 steals.

Vanessa de Jesus

A Notre Dame player who scored 14 points, including 4 three-pointers.

Iyana Moore

A Notre Dame player who scored 11 points.

Malaya Cowles

A Notre Dame player who scored 10 points.

Louisville Cardinals

The No. 10 ranked women's basketball team that Notre Dame upset on the road.

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What’s next

Notre Dame will open the ACC Tournament as the No. 5 seed and will take on the winner of the No. 12 vs. No. 13 matchup. Their second-round game is slated for Thursday, March 5 at 1:30 p.m. ET.

The takeaway

This win over a top-10 opponent on the road is a huge boost for Notre Dame's NCAA Tournament resume. Led by the standout play of Hannah Hidalgo, the Irish have proven they can compete with the best teams in the country and are peaking at the right time heading into the postseason.