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Hannah Hidalgo had a triple-double as Notre Dame beat Vanderbilt in the Sweet 16. Here's a look at the highlights.
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Notre Dame guard Hannah Hidalgo has broken the NCAA’s single-season record for steals after getting seven in the first half of a Sweet 16 game against Vanderbilt
Welcome back to our live coverage of the women’s NCAA Tournament. Half of the Elite Eight is filled as we continue to build to the Final Four and a national champion. We’ll have all the action covered on The Athletic today as teams advance to the Elite Eight.
Tarris Reed Jr. scored 20 points, Alex Karaban added 17, and both made pressure-packed free throws in the final minute that helped second-seeded UConn hold off third-seeded Michigan State 67-63 in the Sweet 16 on Friday night.