BOSTON — Hannah Hidalgo led the No. 3 Notre Dame Fighting Irish to an impressive 89-63 victory over Boston College on Thursday night, contributing a total of 23 points while Olivia Miles added 16 points. This win marked the 12th consecutive triumph for the Irish, who are currently boasting a record of 17-2 with an unbeaten run of 8-0 in the Atlantic Coast Conference. The team has rebounded strongly after stumbling in back-to-back games against TCU and Utah during the Cayman Islands Classic over Thanksgiving weekend.
Sonia Citron provided a solid performance as well, achieving nine points, nine rebounds, and six assists for Notre Dame. On the other side of the court, Boston College (12-9, 3-5) saw T’yana Todd score 18 points, while Andrea Daley contributed with nine rebounds. The Eagles were unable to extend their two-game winning streak and fell short against the ranked opponent.
The first quarter was competitive, featuring six lead changes and three ties, with Boston College going into halftime with a narrow 18-17 advantage. However, the Irish quickly took command in the second quarter, scoring the first two baskets to secure a lead that they would maintain for the remainder of the game.
Key takeaways from the game highlighted that Hidalgo struggled with her shooting initially, finishing the first half with a 4-for-14 shooting record. The Eagles, despite their effort, have not registered a win against a ranked team since defeating No. 10 North Carolina State in 2023 and have not achieved a victory over a top-3 team since the 2006 NCAA Tournament when they beat No. 2 Ohio State.
A defining moment of the match occurred midway through the third quarter when Todd found herself trapped against the sideline. As the shot clock ticked down to 2 seconds, she launched an unconventional sideways hook shot that surprisingly went in, scoring three points and energizing the crowd.
In terms of performance, Hidalgo showed significant improvement in the second half, shooting 5 of 9 after her tough start. Looking ahead, Boston College will face Wake Forest on Sunday, while Notre Dame is scheduled to visit Virginia Tech next Thursday.
