Notre Dame women’s basketball beat No. 22 North Carolina 73-50 on January 11, 2026, behind Hannah Hidalgo’s 31 points and strong defense.

Notre Dame women’s basketball defeated No. 22 North Carolina 73-50 on January 11, 2026, behind a dominant defensive performance and efficient offense. Hannah Hidalgo led all scorers with 31 points, eight rebounds, seven steals, six assists, and a block in her 14th career 30-point game. The Fighting Irish forced 22 turnovers—well above North Carolina’s average—converting them into 26 points. North Carolina shot just 34.5% and made only four 3-pointers, including a 2-of-12 stretch in the third quarter. Vanessa de Jesus hit four 3-pointers and scored 16 points, including a key 10-0 run that extended Notre Dame’s lead. The Irish honored their 2001 national championship team at halftime. With the win, Notre Dame improved to 12-4 overall and 4-2 in the ACC.