"The highlights are gruesome. I am comfortable proclaiming that no Division-I game in history has featured this many instances of one player just taking the ball from an opponent and then streaking down the court for a layup. Her last two steals of the night, which came in the fourth quarter while her team was up by more than 20 points, evoked a predator toying with its prey:"
"Hidalgo's night gave her the program scoring record and the Division-I steals record. Those are two nice prizes to claim before the real season starts-Notre Dame's next two games are against Michigan and USC-but I can't help but feel a little bad for the Akron players who had to be fed to one of college basketball's nuttiest players. I hope someone takes them all out for a nice meal tonight."
Early-season college basketball schedules often feature mismatched opponents that produce lopsided games. Notre Dame defeated Akron 85-58 while Hannah Hidalgo dominated, finishing with 44 points, nine rebounds and an NCAA Division-I record 16 steals in just 28 minutes. Hidalgo's defensive aggression and relentless style generated repeated turnovers and easy layups, including two late-quarter steals when her team led by more than 20. The performance set a program scoring record and the Division-I steals mark. Notre Dame's upcoming opponents include Michigan and USC. Several Akron players endured a brutal night against an overpowering individual effort.
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