Notre Dame star sophomore Hannah Hidalgo is off to a blazing start for the 2-0 Fighting Irish . The talented 19-year-old’s strong play backs up the plaudits she received last season from South Carolina coach Dawn Staley and UConn coach Geno Auriemma .
The Preseason All-American entered the 2024-25 campaign with lofty expectations after winning a host of awards during a terrific freshman season.
Hidalgo stuffed the box score in Notre Dame’s opening 105-61 win over Mercyhurst , scoring 19 points in 34 minutes to go along with nine rebounds and six steals.
The guard was even better in the Fighting Irish’s demolition over in-state rival Purdue. Hidalgo scored 28 points while adding seven rebounds and six more steals in the 102-58 victory.
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Despite the hot start, Notre Dame remained sixth in the most recent AP Poll behind Staley’s South Carolina (ranked first) and Auriemma’s UConn (ranked second).