Notre Dame women's basketball opens its season with sky-high expectations as Hannah Hidalgo returns fresh off an ACC Player of the Year campaign, eyeing another record-setting run.
Notre Dame women's basketball opens its season with sky-high expectations as Hannah Hidalgo returns fresh off an ACC Player of the Year campaign, eyeing another record-setting run. The 5'7 guard, already a 3-time All-American, headlines a roster that blends talent and potential, but faces the challenge of building chemistry with a largely new group. Can Hidalgo repeat her astonishing feats—like last season’s 900 points and NCAA-record 200 steals—while guiding a fresh lineup toward instant success?
Newcomers Leah Macy, Jaycee Abbey, and Jenica Lewis bring size, scoring, and perimeter shooting, raising questions about how quickly they’ll adjust to the college game. With only Kelly Ratigan returning as a veteran presence, the team relies on immediate impact from talented freshmen and Princeton transfer Madison St. Rose. Will Coach Niele Ivey unlock Notre Dame’s full potential and recapture the magic for a deep postseason run?