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Dallas Wings' Paige Bueckers, selected No. 1 overall in the WNBA basketball draft, speaks during an introductory press conference Wednesday, April 23, 2025, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Paige Bueckers has bumpy WNBA preseason debut as Wings lose to Aces in South Bend
Paige Bueckers scored 10 points in 23 minutes in her WNBA preseason debut on Notre Dame’s home floor as the rebuilding Dallas Wings lost 112-78 to the perennially title-contending Aces. Jackie Young scored 28 points for Las Vegas.
 
Notre Dame guard Hannah Hidalgo, right, drives as Michigan guard Brooke Quarles Daniels (5) defends during the first half in the second round of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, March 23, 2025, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/John Mersits)
March Madness: Hannah Hidalgo scores 21 as No. 3 seed Notre Dame routs Michigan 76-55 in 2nd round
Hannah Hidalgo scored 21 points and No. 3 seed Notre Dame routed No. 6 seed Michigan 76-55 in the second round of the women’s NCAA Tournament. Notre Dame advances to the Sweet 16 for the fourth consecutive season.
 
Miles’ status uncertain as No. 3 seed Notre Dame hosts No. 6 seed Michigan
Notre Dame guard Olivia Miles is questionable for Sunday’s game against Michigan after she got hurt during the Fighting Irish’s runaway victory in the first round of the women’s NCAA Tournament.
 
Notre Dame guard Hannah Hidalgo (3) shoots over Stephen F. Austin guard Key Roseby (5) during the first half in the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Friday, March 21, 2025, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/John Mersits)
Notre Dame races past Stephen F. Austin in NCAA women’s tourney, but Miles leaves with injury
Olivia Miles departed Notre Dame’s 106-54 victory over Stephen F. Austin in the NCAA Tournament with an ankle injury. Miles fell to the court under the SFA basket with 8:44 left in the fourth quarter.
 
Michigan guard Syla Swords (12) drives as Iowa State guard Reagan Wilson (22) defends during the first half in the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Friday, March 21, 2025, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/John Mersits)
Hobbs scores 28 as No. 6 Michigan escapes No. 11 Iowa State 80-74
Jordan Hobbs scored 28 points to help No. 6 Michigan hold off 11th-seeded Iowa State 80-74 on Friday to advance to the second round of the NCAA Tournament.
 
Notre Dame's Hannah Hidalgo (3) handles the ball as Duke's Delaney Thomas (12) defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinals of the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Saturday, March 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)
Hannah Hidalgo and No. 3 seed Notre Dame look to get their fight back in March Madness
Notre Dame dropped to a No. 3 seed in the women’s NCAA Tournament after the Fighting Irish stumbled at the close of the regular season, losing three of their last five games after being ranked No. 1 in the country behind the dazzling play of Hannah Hidalgo.
 
Notre Dame's Olivia Miles, right, attempts a shot ahead of Duke's Oluchi Okananwa, left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinals of the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Saturday, March 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)
Notre Dame looks to dynamic backcourt to regain momentum for March Madness
Early in the season, Notre Dame built a sparkling resume with victories against two eventual No. 1 seeds — USC and Texas — and a pair of No. 2 seeds in UConn and Duke.
 
Hidalgo scores 20 as No. 3 Notre Dame earns share of ACC women’s title with win over Louisville
 
Florida State guard Ta'Niya Latson (00) around over Notre Dame guard Sonia Citron (11) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/John Mersits)
Latson scores 23 points and No. 24 Florida State stuns No. 3 Notre Dame 86-81
Ta’Niya Latson scored 23 points, Makayla Timpson scored 22 and No. 24 Florida State handed No. 3 Notre Dame its second straight loss, 86-81. Sonia Citron scored 21 points to lead Notre Dame (24-4, 15-2) and Liatu King scored 17 points.
 
Notre Dame guard Hannah Hidalgo (3) shoots as Duke guard Oluchi Okananwa (5) and Duke guard Jadyn Donovan (4) defend during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Feb. 17, 2025, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/John Mersits)
Hidalgo scores 19 points as No. 1 Notre Dame uses strong second half to beat No. 11 Duke 64-49
Hannah Hidalgo scored 19 points and No. 1 Notre Dame used a strong second half to beat No. 11 Duke 64-49.
 
Notre Dame forward Liza Karlen (32) blocks the shot by Stanford guard Chloe Clardy (13) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/John Mersits)
No. 3 Notre Dame hands Stanford the worst loss in program history with 96-47 win
Hannah Hidalgo scored 24 points and No. 3 Notre Dame handed Stanford the worst defeat of its storied women’s basketball program as the Fighting Irish rolled to a 96-47 victory Thursday night.
 
Notre Dame guard Hannah Hidalgo (3) drives against SMU guard Ella Brow (5) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in South Bend, Ind., Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Hannah Hidalgo returns to lead No. 3 Notre Dame women past SMU, 88-64
Hannah Hidalgo had 23 points and 10 rebounds in her return from an ankle injury that sidelined her two games to help No. 3 Notre Dame rout SMU 88-64 on Sunday night.
 
Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard (13) scrambles up field during the first half against Georgia in the quarterfinals of a College Football Playoff, Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton, File)
Notre Dame prepares for powerful Ohio State defense in national championship game
Quarterback Riley Leonard and the Notre Dame offense have faced a fierce gauntlet of defenses in their path to the College Football Playoff title game. The Fighting Irish battled their way through Penn State, Georgia and Indiana.
 
Notre Dame guard Olivia Miles (5) drives to the basket as Georgia Tech guard Kara Dunn, left, defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/John Mersits)
No. 3 Notre Dame surges past No. 17 Georgia Tech in second half for 81-66 victory
Sonia Citron scored 21 points, Maddy Westbeld had 20 and No. 3 Notre Dame surged in the second half to beat No. 17 Georgia Tech 81-66 on Thursday night. All-American Hannah Hidalgo missed her second game for Notre Dame with an ankle injury.
 
Notre Dame guard Hannah Hidalgo (3) shoots as Wake Forest forward Malaya Cowles, front, defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Michael Caterina)
Hidalgo scores 23 points as No. 3 Notre Dame overpowers Wake Forest 100-64
Hannah Hidalgo had 23 points and six steals as No. 3 Notre Dame overpowered Wake Forest 100-64. Liatu King scored 17 points, Sonia Citron scored 16 and Olivia Miles added 13 points and nine assists for the Fighting Irish.
 
Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard (13) throws before the first half in the first round of the College Football Playoff against Indiana, Friday, Dec. 20, 2024, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Riley Leonard’s passing game improvement key for Notre Dame in CFP quarterfinal against Georgia
Riley Leonard’s improvement in the passing game will be a key part of seventh-seeded Notre Dame’s game plan against second-seeded Georgia in the College Football Playoffs.
 
CORRECTS TO TRIPLE-DOUBLE NOT DOUBLE-DOUBLE - Notre Dame head coach Niele Ivey, right, hugs Notre Dame guard Olivia Miles after Miles earned her third triple-double of the season during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Virginia, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Michael Caterina)
No. 3 Notre Dame women rout Virginia for Olivia Miles’ 100th career win
Hannah Hidalgo scored 28 points and Sonia Citron added 25 to help No. 3 Notre Dame rout Virginia 95-54. Olivia Miles earned her third triple-double of the season and sixth of her career with 11 points, 10 rebounds and 14 assists.
 
Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard (13) throws before the first half in the first round of the College Football Playoff against Indiana, Friday, Dec. 20, 2024, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Depleted Notre Dame defense hopes to make an impact against Georgia in CFP quarterfinals
Seventh-seeded Notre Dame faces the task of replacing another key defensive player as it prepares for second-seeded Georgia and a Bulldogs’ quarterback the Fighting Irish know little about.
 
Hidalgo scores 33 as No. 3 Notre Dame defeats Loyola Maryland 97-54
All-American point guard Hannah Hidalgo scored 33 points and graduate guard Olivia Miles posted the fifth triple-double of her career as No. 3 Notre Dame cruised past Loyola Maryland 97-54. Hidalgo’s 33 points is two short of her career high.
 
Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti watches against Notre Dame during the first half in the first round of the NCAA College Football Playoff, Friday, Dec. 20, 2024, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Indiana’s high-flying offense grounded by aggressive Notre Dame defense
Notre Dame quickly grounded Indiana after the high-flying Hoosiers came into the College Football Playoffs with the top scoring offense.
 
Hidalgo scores 27 and No. 8 Notre Dame runs away from Eastern Michigan 118-49
Hannah Hidalgo scored 27 points and No. 8 Notre Dame extended its winning streak to four games, routing Eastern Michigan 118-49. Reserve Emma Risch shot 7 for 9 from 3-point distance and scored 23 points for Notre Dame.
 
Notre Dame guard Hannah Hidalgo, right, tries to steal the ball from UConn guard Paige Bueckers, left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Michael Caterina)
Hidalgo helps No. 8 Notre Dame hold off Bueckers, No. 2 UConn in matchup of All-America guards
Paige Bueckers was trying to lead UConn back. Hannah Hidalgo wouldn’t let her. With No. 8 Notre Dame’s lead down to one point in the final seconds of the third quarter, Hidalgo made a 3-pointer at the buzzer.
 
Notre Dame guard Hannah Hidalgo (3) celebrates during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Michael Caterina)
Hidalgo scores 29 as No. 8 Notre Dame holds off No. 2 UConn 79-68
Hannah Hidalgo had 29 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists, and No. 8 Notre Dame handed second-ranked UConn its first loss with a 79-68 victory Thursday night.
 
Notre Dame guard Hannah Hidalgo (3) celebrates after making a 3-point basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Texas, Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Michael Caterina)
Hidalgo scores 30 as No. 10 Notre Dame women beat No. 4 Texas 80-70 in OT
Hannah Hidalgo had 30 points and No. 10 Notre Dame scored the final 12 in overtime to defeat No. 4 Texas 80-70. The top-10 showdown featured two preseason All-Americans in Hidalgo and Madison Booker, who led Texas with 20 points.
 
Notre Dame tight end Mitchell Evans (88) dives into the end zone as Virginia safety Jonas Sanker (20) pushes him during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Michael Caterina)
Leonard passes for 3 TDs and No. 8 Notre Dame forces 5 turnovers in a 35-14 win over Virginia
Riley Leonard passed for three touchdowns and Notre Dame’s defense forced five turnovers as the No. 8 Fighting Irish beat Virginia 35-14. Leonard was 22 for 33 for 214 yards as Notre Dame (9-1) raced to a 35-0 lead and won its eighth straight game.
 
Notre Dame safety Luke Talich (28) intercepts a pass intended for Florida State running back Lawrance Toafili (9) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Michael Caterina)
No. 8 Notre Dame has playoff mentality heading into matchup against Virginia
Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman wants his No. 8 Fighting Irish locked into playoff mode when they host Virginia.
 
Hannah Hidalgo scores 24 points to lead No. 6 Notre Dame past James Madison 92-46
Hannah Hidalgo scored 24 points and Kate Koval finished with 14 points, 16 rebounds and six blocks as No. 6 Notre Dame beat James Madison 92-46. Hidalgo also had six rebounds and four steals for Notre Dame (3-0).
 
Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard (13) jumps into the end zone over Florida State defensive back Shyheim Brown (1) as defensive back Kevin Knowles II (3) also defends during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Michael Caterina)
Riley Leonard runs for 2 TDs, throws a TD pass and No. 10 Notre Dame routs Florida State 52-3
Riley Leonard rushed for two touchdowns, passed for 215 yards and one touchdown and No. 10 Notre Dame heaped more misery onto Florida State by overpowering the Seminoles 52-3.
 
North Carolina defensive back Will Hardy, right, wrestles with Florida State wide receiver Ja'Khi Douglas (0) before coming up with an interception during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in Tallahassee, Fla. (AP Photo/Colin Hackley)
No. 10 Notre Dame not taking reeling Florida State lightly as it chases a playoff spot
Coach Marcus Freeman wants No. 10 Notre Dame focused and prepared just like he would any time the Fighting Irish line up against Florida State.
 
Liatu King scores 24 in Notre Dame debut as No. 6 Irish women beat Mercyhurst 105-61
Liatu King scored 24 points and Olivia Miles had a triple-double as No. 6 Notre Dame sprinted past Mercyhurst 105-61 in the college women’s basketball opener for both teams.
 
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