Hannah Hidalgo, a star player at Notre Dame, set a new scoring record for the program during Wednesday’s win over Akron. She scored 44 points. She also broke the NCAA Division I record for steals in a single game with 16. She had a very impressive stat line, as she shot a 64% efficiency from the field. She was close to a triple-double, with nine rebounds and four assists. Jewell L., now a WNBA star, and Ruth Riley (who won a National Championship with the Fighting Irish, 2001) held the previous Notre Dame records of 41 points.Hidalgo told her broadcast interview that “it’s really, really special. But I have to give all the glory to God who put in me the power to be able do what I do.” “And thanks in particular to my teammates. Without them, I couldn’t do anything.
Hidalgo’s performance on Wednesday was a rare feat. In a single NBA or WNBA game, no player has ever scored 40+ points with 10+ steals. Amy Patton, a Northern Arizona basketball player in 2012, was the last college basketballer to achieve this feat.
Hidalgo has a great ability to score, but she believes that the key starts from the other side.”Defense is the key to winning championships,” said Hidalgo. “I bring energy to my team’s defense so we can transition and score buckets.The crowd at Purcell Pavilion roared for her loudly after the game, while her teammates surrounded. Hidalgo’s 3-0 start for Notre Dame is a great accomplishment in a year of rebuilding.
She is one three returning players, along with CassandreProsper and KK Bransford. Hidalgo, who is enjoying the group despite all of the new faces in South Bend said that she’s having a blast. “Oh, my goodness. Everyone on my team is great. She said, “On and off the field.” “I love playing together. It’s impossible to imagine anyone else with whom I would rather play. From summer to now, it’s been a lot of fun.Hidalgo, and the Fighting Irish as a whole, can use this victory to boost their confidence before they face the first opponent of the year. No. No. The 16th Michigan team will travel to the game on Saturday. The game will start at 4 p.m. NBC Sports.
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