SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — No. 21 Cal was blown out by Notre Dame 91-52 in South Bend on Sunday because the Irish stretched their successful streak to 16 video games and the Bears suffered their worst lack of the season.
Notre Dame star Hannah Hidalgo, one of many prime candidates for the Naismith Participant of the Yr Award, had 24 factors and 5 assists. Lulu Twidale scored 14 factors for Cal (19-6, 7-5 Atlantic Coast Convention).
The Bears’ deficit ballooned to double digits early within the second quarter, then Notre Dame went on an 11-2 run during the last 5:55 earlier than halftime to make it a 44-23 sport on the break. Cal struggled by a 1-for-9 taking pictures stretch and dedicated 4 turnovers in that stretch.
Olivia Miles added 16 factors, seven rebounds and 6 assists for Notre Dame (21-2 general, 12–0). Sonia Citron chipped in 16 factors for the Irish, whereas Marta Suarez and Ugonne Onyiah every scored 10 for Cal.
The loss completes a tricky street weekend for the Bears, who misplaced Thursday at unranked Louisville and now threat falling out of the Prime 25. They sit eighth within the ACC with three weekends left in convention play.
Takeaways
Notre Dame: The Irish proceed to dominate the ACC, choosing up their fifteenth straight regular-season convention win, courting to final season.
Cal: The Bears shot 32%, together with 8 for 28 from 3-point vary. They turned the ball over 21 occasions.
Key second
Hannah Hidalgo rebounded a missed Cal shot regardless of being knocked off stability, raced down courtroom and swished a step-back 3-pointer, giving Notre Dame a 59-33 lead within the third quarter.
Key stat
Notre Dame turned seven offensive rebounds right into a 15-0 benefit in second-chance factors within the first half.
Up subsequent
Cal hosts Boston Faculty on Thursday. Notre Dame is at Pittsburgh, additionally on Thursday.
Initially Revealed: February 9, 2025 at 1:06 PM PST
