Pittsburgh 59, at Notre Dame 94

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (Interstat) — Hannah Hidalgo scored 30 points and Notre Dame’s relentless defense overwhelmed Pittsburgh from the opening tip, leading the Fightin’ Irish to a 94-59 victory in Atlantic Coast Conference women’s basketball action Monday night at a sold-out Joyce Athletic Center. The game was effectively decided in a blistering first quarter, as Notre Dame raced to a 27-17 lead behind a withering full-court press. The Fightin’ Irish forced eight Pittsburgh turnovers in the opening period, converting them into easy transition baskets. This early surge set the tone for the evening, with Notre Dame’s defensive pressure never relenting.… Read more...