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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - Karen & Kevin Keyes Family Head Women's Basketball Coach Niele Ivey has been named the head coach of the 2026 USA Basketball Women's U18 National Team. The team will compete at the FIBA U18 Women's AmeriCup from June 8-14.

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Ivey Named USA Basketball U18 Head Coach

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Hannah Hidalgo Named ACC Player Of The Week

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - For the sixth time this season and 12th time in her incomparable career, Hannah Hidalgo has been named the ACC Player of the Week. No other league player has earned the accolade more than once this season.

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Hannah Hidalgo Joins ACC Network After SMU Win | Notre Dame Women's Basketball

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Hidalgo's Near Triple Double Leads Irish Past SMU, 88-63

Iyana Moore added 20 points on 8-of-13 shooting in the win.

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Hannah Hidalgo Celebrates Her Birthday in Style | Highlights at SMU | Notre Dame Women's Basketball

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Notre Dame Women's Basketball at SMU | Postgame Press Conference (2.22.26)

The Irish are seeking their 10th conference win of the year

Notre Dame Travels To Dallas To Face SMU

Four scored in double-figures

All Irish In Blowout Road Win Over Wake Forest, 78-54

Irish Wack Wake | Highlights vs Wake Forest | Notre Dame Women's Basketball

Notre Dame Women's Basketball at Wake Forest | Postgame Press Conference (2.19.26)

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - Former Notre Dame standouts Sonia Citron and Jackie Young have been named to the USA Basketball roster for World Cup qualifying in 2026. The 12-player roster will represent the U.S. at the 2026 FIBA Women's World Cup Qualifying Tournament in San Juan, Puerto Rico, from March 11-17, 2026.

Citron And Young Selected To USA Basketball Roster

Notre Dame Women's Basketball | Weekly Media Availability (2.18.26)

The Irish are 13-0 all-time against the Demon Deacons

Notre Dame, Wake Forest Set For Midweek Tilt

ATLANTA - Junior guard Hannah Hidalgo has been named to the 2025-26 Naismith Trophy Women's College Player of the Year Late-Season Team on Tuesday afternoon. Hidalgo has had a remarkable 2025-26 campaign, averaging 24.6 points per game, which leads the ACC and ranks third in the nation.

Hidalgo Selected To Naismith Late-Season Team

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Hannah Hidalgo Joins ESPN After NC State Win | Notre Dame Women's Basketball

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Irish Dominate the Think Pink Game | Highlights vs NC State | Notre Dame Women's Basketball

Notre Dame forced 22 turnovers, a season-high for the Wolfpack

Irish Dominate NC State In 79-67 ACC Victory

Notre Dame Women's Basketball vs NC State | Postgame Press Conference (2.15.26)

Notre Dame is seeking a Quad 1 victory

Irish Host Wolfpack For Annual Pink Game

Notre Dame Women's Basketball | Weekly Media Availability (2.13.26)

SOUTH BEND, Ind. - Two Notre Dame signees in the class of 2026 have been named McDonald's All-Americans, as Jacy Abii and Jenica Lewis each have earned the honor. Before being teammates in the 2026-27 season, the two will face each other on the court in the All-American game on March 31 in Phoenix, Arizona.

Abii And Lewis Named McDonald's All-American

LOS ANGELES - Notre Dame's Hannah Hidalgo has been named to the 2025-26 Women's Late Midseason Top 20 Watch List on Tuesday evening. Selected by a panel of national college basketball experts, the list comprises 20 student-athletes who are frontrunners for the most prestigious honors in college basketball: the Wooden Award® All-American Team and the Wooden Award® Most Outstanding Player.

Hidalgo Selected To Wooden Award Late Midseason Watch List

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Notre Dame, Villanova men's and women's teams finalizing plan to tip off 2026-27 season in Rome (CBS)

Hidalgo led the Irish with 24 points in the game

Comeback Bid Comes Up Short At UVA

Notre Dame Women's Basketball vs Virginia Tech | Postgame Press Conference (2.5.26)

Notre Dame Women's Basketball at Virginia | Postgame Press Conference (2.8.26)

The Irish are 4-2 all-time in Charlottesville

Notre Dame Hits The Road To Face Virginia

2nd Half Surge Carries the Irish| Highlights vs Virginia Tech | ND Women's Basketball

Notre Dame has beaten the Hokies eight consecutive times

Balanced Offense Leads Irish In Win Over Virginia Tech

Notre Dame Women's Basketball vs Virginia Tech | Postgame Press Conference (2.5.26)

With 2000 points, 500 rebounds, 400 assists and 400 steals, Hidalgo is now one of four major conference players this century to record those marks (Alana Beard/Duke, Shernise Johnson/ Miami and Armintie Price/Ole Miss)

Hannah Hidalgo: The Best Player in College Basketball

The Irish are 11-2 at home this season

Notre Dame Returns To Purcell, Hosts Virginia Tech

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - Notre Dame's Cassandre Prosper has been named one of 10 nominees to the Cheryl Miller Small Forward of the Year Award on Wednesday The award recognizes the top small forwards in women's college basketball every season and is selected by the Basketball Hall of Fame's Naismith Starting 5 committee, in collaboration with the WBCA..

Prosper Nominated For Cheryl Miller Award

Notre Dame Women's Basketball | Weekly Media Availability (2.4.26)

It's the 11th time she has earned the award in her career

Hidalgo Earns ACC Player Of The Week Honors

The junior is averaging 25.3 points and 5.6 steals per game

Hidalgo Nominated For Nancy Lieberman Award

Notre Dame Women's Basketball at Stanford | Postgame Press Conference (2.1.26)

PALO ALTO, Calif. - Notre Dame women's basketball (13-8, 5-5) will close out its West Coast swing on Sunday, as the Irish head to Stanford (15-7, 4-5) to take on the Cardinal at Maples Pavilion.

Notre Dame, Stanford Set For Sunday Tilt

Notre Dame Stifles Stanford | ND Women's Basketball Highlights

PALO ALTO, Calif. - Hannah Hidalgo wrote another chapter in her already historic Notre Dame career, posting the sixth highest scoring game in program history, third highest on the road, with 37 points to lead the Irish to a 78-66 win over Stanford inside Maples Pavilion on Sunday afternoon.

Hidalgo Erupts For 37 In Win Over Stanford

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Notre Dame Women's Basketball at California | Postgame Press Conference (1.29.26)

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Irish Drop Road Decision At Cal

BERKELEY, Calif. - The Fighting Irish fell to Cal inside Haas Pavilion on Thursday evening by a score of 80-69. The loss drops Notre Dame's record to 13-8 on the season and 5-5 in ACC play. Hannah Hidalgo led the Irish in scoring with 22 points while adding six rebounds, six assists and two steals.

BERKELEY, Calif. - After five consecutive ACC home games, Notre Dame (13-7, 5-4) is back on the road in conference play and starts a West Coast swing against Cal (12-9, 3-5) on Thursday night. Chris Sylvester and Layshia Clarendon will have the ACCNX call from Haas Pavilion.

Notre Dame Starts West Coast Swing With Cal

ATLANTA - Notre Dame standout Hannah Hidalgo has been named to the Naismith Defensive Player of the Year Watch List, as announced by the Atlanta Tipoff Club on Tuesday. The junior is a menace on the defensive end of the floor, leading the country in steals per game with an outrageous clip of 5.85.

Hidalgo Selected To Naismith Defensive Player Of The Year Watch List

Notre Dame Women's Basketball | Weekly Media Availability (1.27.26)

Cassandre Prosper Joins the Set | Wake Up the Echoes

Notre Dame Women's Basketball vs Clemson | Postgame Press Conference (1.25.26)

SOUTH BEND, Ind. - The Fighting Irish fourth-quarter comeback came up short, as Clemson claimed a 65-58 win over Notre Dame inside Purcell Pavilion on Sunday afternoon. The Irish are now 13-7 on the season and 5-4 in ACC play. The game was presented by Dick's Sporting Goods.

Hidalgo's 30-Point Day Not Enough Against Clemson

Hidalgo Joins Nothing But Net, Discusses Record-Breaking Night

Notre Dame Women's Basketball vs Miami (FL) | Postgame Press Conference (1.22.26)

The junior sets the ND program steals record and reaches the 2,000-point milestone

Hidalgo Breaks Records In Irish Victory Over Miami

Hidalgo Breaks the Record | Highlights vs Miami (FL) | ND Women's Basketball

Notre Dame Women's Basketball | Weekly Media Availability (1.21.26)

The Irish look to continue a 10-1 start at home this season

Notre Dame Returns Home For Meeting With Miami

ATLANTA - Notre Dame commit and 2026 incoming freshman Jacy Abii has been named to the 2026 Jersey Mike's Naismith Trophy Girls' High School Player of the Year Midseason Team. The Frisco, Texas native signed with the Irish in November as part of the 2026 signing class.

Abii Selected To Naismith Midseason Team

Notre Dame Women's Basketball at Connecticut | Postgame Press Conference (1.19.26)

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STORRS, Conn. - The Fighting Irish dropped an 85-47 road defeat in Gampel Pavilion on Monday evening against the No. 1 UConn Huskies in Notre Dame's final non-conference contest of the regular season. The loss drops Notre Dame's record to 12-6 on the season.

Irish Suffer Road Defeat At No. 1 UConn

The Irish have won the last three meetings

No. 23 Notre Dame Renews Rivalry With No. 1 UConn

SOUTH BEND, Ind. - The Fighting Irish dropped their first home game of the season on Thursday evening, falling to No. 9 Louisville by a score of 79-66 inside Purcell Pavilion. Hannah Hidalgo's 24 points led Notre Dame on the offensive end and she added eight assists, five rebounds and a steal.

No. 23 Irish Fall To No. 9 Louisville

Notre Dame Women's Basketball vs Louisville | Postgame Press Conference (1.15.26)

Notre Dame Women's Basketball | Weekly Media Availability (1.14.26)

Both teams have been ranked in four of the last five matchups

Notre Dame, Louisville Set For Top-25 Showdown

INDIANAPOLIS - For the second time this season, Cassandre Prosper has been named to the USBWA National Team of the Week following her stellar play in two Fighting Irish victories over the last week. The senior averaged a double-double over the week, posting 22.0 points per game and 13.5 rebounds per game while shooting 62.5 percent from the floor.

Prosper Earns Second USBWA Team Of The Week Honor

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Hannah Hidalgo has been named the ACC Player of the Week for the fourth time this season, more than any other player in the league. The junior has now earned the award 10 times in her career, becoming just the third player in ACC history to reach double digits in honors.

Hidalgo Earns ACC Player Of The Week Honors

Notre Dame Women's Basketball vs North Carolina | Postgame Press Conference (1.11.26)

Irish Dominate The Heels | Highlights vs North Carolina | Notre Dame Women's Basketball

SOUTH BEND, Ind. - The Fighting Irish picked up their second ranked win inside Purcell Pavilion this season, knocking off No. 22 UNC in impressive fashion by a score of 73-50 on Sunday afternoon. The victory improves Notre Dame's record to 12-4 on the season and 4-2 in ACC play.

Huge Third Quarter Propels Irish To Win Over No. 22 UNC

The game will also serve as a celebration of the 25th anniversary of the 2001 national title

Irish Set For Purcell Battle Against No. 22 Carolina

Prosper led Notre Dame with 27 points and 13 rebounds

Ultra-Efficient Irish Blow Out Boston College, 94-60

Postgame Press Conference | Boston College | ND Women's Basketball

Irish Roll Past the Eagles | Highlights vs BC | ND Women's Basketball

The Irish will play their next three contests at Purcell Pavilion

Notre Dame Starts 2026 Home Slate With Boston College

LOS ANGELES - Hannah Hidalgo was selected to the John R. Wooden Midseason Top 25 Watch List on Wednesday evening as announced by the Los Angeles Athletic Club. Selected by a poll of national college basketball experts, the list is composed of 25 student-athletes who are frontrunners for the nation's most prestigious college basketball honors: the Wooden Award All-American Team and the Wooden Award Most Outstanding Player.

Hidalgo Selected To Wooden Award Top 25 List

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DURHAM, N.C. - The No. 18 Fighting Irish fell to Duke inside Cameron Indoor Stadium on Sunday afternoon, dropping a 82-68 decision. The loss moves Notre Dame's record to 10-4 on the season and 2-2 in ACC play. Hidalgo had a team-high 22 points while also filling up the box score with nine rebounds, seven assists and three steals.

No. 18 Irish Drop Road Decision At Duke

Duke Postgame Press Conference

DURHAM, N.C. - After falling in overtime at Georgia Tech on Thursday, No. 18 Notre Dame (10-3, 2-1) will stay out on the road and face Duke (8-6, 3-0) on Sunday at Cameron Indoor Stadium. The game will air on the ACC Network at noon on Sunday, and Courtney Lyle and Kelly Gramlich will be on the call.

No. 18 Notre Dame Continues Road Swing At Duke

Georgia Tech Postgame Press Conference

ATLANTA - The No. 18 Fighting Irish suffered their first defeat in ACC play this season, dropping a 95-90 decision to Georgia Tech in overtime in McCamish Pavilion on New Year's Day. Notre Dame is now 10-3 on the season and 2-1 in ACC play.

No. 18 Irish Fall In OT At Georgia Tech

Notre Dame has won five consecutive games and is 10-2 on the year

No. 18 Notre Dame Rings In New Year At Georgia Tech

'We Played For Each Other' | Hidalgo Postgame Reaction | Pittsburgh

Hidalgo posted 30 points for the 13th time in her career

No. 18 Irish Dominate Pitt, 94-59

Postgame Press Conference | Pittsburgh (12.29.25) | Notre Dame Women's Basketball

Irish Dominate Pittsburgh | Postgame Highlights | ND Women's Basketball

The Irish are 7-0 at home this season

Pitt Visits No. 18 Notre Dame For ACC Home Opener

INDIANAPOLIS - Hannah Hidalgo was named to the USBWA National Team of the Week following her 30-point triple double in Sunday's win to help the Irish improve to 9-2 on the season. Hidalgo recorded her second career triple-double in the win. The 30-point triple-double is the first in program history.

Hidalgo Named To USBWA National Team Of The Week

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SOUTH BEND, Ind. - Hannah Hidalgo recorded her second career triple-double in No. 20 Notre Dame's 110-38 runaway victory over Bellarmine on Sunday evening inside Purcell Pavilion. The 30-point triple-double is the first in program history. The Irish improve to 9-2 on the season with the win.

Hidalgo's 30-Point Triple-Double Leads Irish Past Bellarmine

Postgame Press Conference | Bellarmine | ND Women's Basketball

Irish Dominate Bellarmine | Postgame Highlights | ND Women's Basketball

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It is the first ever meeting between the two teams

No. 20 Irish Host Bellarmine For Hoops Before Holiday Break

INDIANAPOLIS - Cassandre Prosper was named to the USBWA National Team of the Week following her impressive performance over the last two games. Prosper led the ACC in scoring over the past week with 44 points over two games to lead Notre Dame to a 2-0 record.

Prosper Earns USBWA National Team Of The Week Honors

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Postgame Press Conference vs. James Madison | Notre Dame Women's Basketball

HARRISONBURG, Va. - The No. 19 Fighting Irish never trailed in a road victory over James Madison, winning by a final score of 78-65 on Sunday afternoon. The win improves Notre Dame's record to 8-2 on the season. Cassandre Prosper continued her impressive run of play, scoring a game-high 24 points on 11-of-16 shooting.

No. 19 Irish Down Dukes In Wire-To-Wire Win

The Irish beat the Dukes at home last season

No. 19 Notre Dame Hits The Road For JMU

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Irish Roll Past Morehead State | Highlights | Notre Dame Women's Basketball

SOUTH BEND, Ind. - The No. 19 Fighting Irish returned to Purcell Pavilion for the first time in over two weeks and put on a dominant display, defeating Morehead State by a score of 97-48 to comfortably secure the victory. Notre Dame improves to 7-2 on the season, including a mark of 6-0 at home.

No. 19 Irish Dominate Eagles, 97-48

Postgame Press Conference | Morehead State | Notre Dame Women's Basketball

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NOTES Notre Dame blew by Florida State on Sunday in its last outing, 93-58. It was the program's largest margin of victory ever over the Seminoles. Five Notre Dame players scored in double-figures in Tallahassee - Cassandre Prosper (21), Iyana Moore (19), Hannah Hidalgo (17), Malaya Cowles (14) and Gisela Sanchez (12).

No. 19 Irish Back At Home Against Morehead State

SOUTH BEND, Ind. - The University of Notre Dame Athletics Department has unveiled its third sport-specific Leprechaun mark. After the release of the Football and Hockey Leprechaun marks earlier this year, the athletics department has released the Basketball Leprechaun mark.

Notre Dame Athletics Unveils Basketball Leprechaun Mark

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - For the third time this season, Hannah Hidalgo has earned conference player of the week honors. The junior has now earned the award nine times in her career, which is tied for third in league history with Asia Durr and Alyssa Thomas.

Hidalgo Named Player Of The Week For Third Time This Season

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Postgame Presser Conference vs. Florida State | Notre Dame Women's Basketball

No. 18 Irish Blow By Seminoles In ACC Opener | Highlights vs FSU | Notre Dame Women's Basketball

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Five players finished in double figures in the scoring column as the No. 18 Fighting Irish opened ACC play with an all-encompassing 93-58 win over Florida State on Sunday afternoon inside the Donald L. Tucker Center. The Irish improved to 6-2 on the season and 1-0 in the league.

No. 18 Irish Blow By Seminoles In ACC Opener, 93-58

The Irish are 8-4 in conference openers since joining the conference

No. 18 Notre Dame Opens ACC Play At Florida State

Postgame Presser Conference vs. Ole Miss | Notre Dame Women's Basketball

OXFORD, Miss. - The No. 18 Fighting Irish dropped a hardfought 69-62 road game against No. 13 Ole Miss on Thursday night inside SJB Pavilion, dropping Notre Dame's record to 5-2 on the season. Hannah Hidalgo led all scorers in the game with 28 points while adding five steals, three rebounds and two assists.

No. 18 Irish Suffer Setback At No. 13 Ole Miss, 69-62

Weekly Media Availability (12.3.25) | Notre Dame Women's Basketball

The Irish will visit Ole Miss for the first time

Notre Dame Hits The Road For Top-20 ACC/SEC Challenge

Hannah Hidalgo Joins the Set | Wake Up the Echoes

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SOUTH BEND, Ind. - The No. 19 Fighting Irish secured a 32-point victory over Central Michigan on Monday evening inside Purcell Pavilion, winning by a final score of 83-51. The victory improves Notre Dame to 5-1 on the season. Five Irish players finished in double figures led by Hannah Hidalgo's 25 points on 12-of-19 shooting.

No. 19 Irish Dominate CMU, 83-51

Irish Chop Down the Chips | Highlights vs CMU | Notre Dame Women's Basketball

Postgame Press Conference | Central Michigan (11.24.25) | ND Women's Basketball

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No. 24 Notre Dame Upsets No. 11 USC 🍀

SOUTH BEND, Ind. - After a scintillating victory over Southern Cal on Friday night, No. 24 Notre Dame (4-1) is back at home on Monday to host Central Michigan (4-1). The game will air on ACC Network at 9 p.m. Tiffany Greene and Carolyn Peck will be on the call from Purcell Pavilion.

No. 24 Irish Host Central Michigan For Monday Matchup

"I just let it fly" | Hannah Hidalgo Postgame Reaction | Southern Cal

SOUTH BEND, Ind. - The biggest stars rise to the occasion in the biggest games, and Hannah Hidalgo did just that, knocking down a midrange, pull-up jumper with just 1.9 seconds remaining to deliver the No. 24 Fighting Irish (4-1) an early-season signature win over No.

Hidalgo's Heroics Deliver No. 24 Irish Win Over No. 11 Southern Cal

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Postgame Press Conference | Southern Cal | ND Women's Basketball

Hidalgo Heroics Surge Irish Past Trojans | Highlights vs Southern Cal | ND Women's Basketball

Weekly Media Availability (11.20.25) | Notre Dame Women's Basketball

No. 24 Irish Welcome No. 11 Southern Cal To Purcell

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LOS ANGELES - Hannah Hidalgo has been selected to the John R. Wooden Award Watch List as announced on Wednesday afternoon. The junior guard has already been named the ACC Preseason Player of the Year and an AP Preseason All-American prior to the season.

Hidalgo Named To Wooden Award Watch List