Hannah Hidalgo Breaks NCAA Steals Record in Stunning Notre Dame Performance

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Hannah Hidalgo Breaks NCAA Steals Record in Stunning Notre Dame Performance

In a remarkable performance, Hannah Hidalgo set an NCAA record for steals during a game against Akron on November 13, 2025. The Notre Dame standout scored 44 points, leading her team to an 85-58 victory. In addition to scoring, she recorded 16 steals, breaking the previous NCAA single-game record.

Historic Performance by Hannah Hidalgo

Hidalgo’s scoring breakdown was impressive. She managed to score 44 points while shooting 16-for-25 from the field. This feat accounted for more than half of her team’s total points. With this performance, Hidalgo not only set the NCAA record for steals but also claimed the Notre Dame record for most points scored in a single game.

Record-Breaking Steals

Previous NCAA Steals Record: 14
Previous Record Holders: Jill Ingram (Georgia Tech, 2008) and Tina Penicheiro (Old Dominion, 1998)
Hidalgo’s Steal Achievement: 16 steals

Hidalgo’s accomplishments make her just the second player in NCAA history to record at least 10 steals and 40 points in a single game. The other player is Amy Patton, who accomplished this with 41 points and 10 steals in 2012.

Breaking Records at Notre Dame

With her 43rd point in the game against Akron, Hidalgo surpassed Jewell Loyd’s previous record of 41 points set in 2014. This achievement marks a new chapter in Notre Dame’s basketball history for women.

Current Season Overview

Hannah Hidalgo is currently leading the NCAA in points per game, averaging 34.3 over her first three games. She has consistently scored at least 27 points in each game this season. As a two-time first team All-American, her stellar performance signals a promising junior year ahead.

Upcoming Challenges for Notre Dame

The Fighting Irish, currently ranked No. 18, are set to face a challenging schedule in the next week. They will play against three ranked teams in four games:

No. 14 Michigan
No. 8 USC
No. 13 Ole Miss

As Hidalgo continues to lead her team, fans eagerly anticipate her performance against these tough opponents. Her journey this season is one to watch closely.