Hidalgo sets steals records in Notre Dame's Sweet 16 win vs. Vandy
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Key Points:
- Notre Dame guard Hannah Hidalgo set a new NCAA Division I single-season steals record during the Sweet 16 win over Vanderbilt, finishing with a triple-double of 31 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 steals.
- Hidalgo broke the NCAA tournament record for total steals with 26, surpassing the previous mark of 23 held by Ticha Penicheiro (1988) and Emily Engstler (2022).
- Hidalgo's performance helped Notre Dame secure a 67-64 victory, advancing the team to the Elite 8 to face the winner of the UConn-North Carolina game.
- She surpassed the previous single-season steals record of 192 held by Lamar's Chastadie Barrs (2018-19) and is the only Notre Dame player with over 400 career steals.
- Hidalgo earned ACC Player and Defensive Player of the Year honors this season, while Cassandre Prosper contributed 15 points in the win; Vanderbilt's Mikayla Blakes led her team with 26 points and eight rebounds.
