It was clear to Niele Ivey that she hit the recruiting jackpot with Hannah Hidalgo before she ever stepped on campus. Hidalgo made an immediate impact on the court for Notre Dame as a true freshman, leading the Fighting Irish to a 29-7 record and a Sweet 16 berth.

Notre Dame’s pint-sized sophomore supernova had just drilled a corner three off a feed from Olivia Miles to give the Irish a 10-point lead on the UConn Huskies mid-way through the second quarter of a nationally televised clash of power programs.

The No. 8 Fighting Irish continue their four-game homestand when they host Eastern Michigan Sunday afternoon at Purcell Pavilion