SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Hannah Hidalgo turned in an epic performance with an NCAA-record 16 steals and a Notre Dame-record 44 points in the No. 18 Irish’s 85-58 victory over Akron on Wednesday night.

The 5-foot-6 junior made 16 of 25 field goals, including 3 of 6 3-pointers, and 9 of 11 free throws in 28 minutes. She had nine rebounds and four assists.

Hidalgo’s 16 steals broke an NCAA record held by several players, most recently Ticha Penicheiro of Old Dominion in 1998.

Notre Dame had 30 steals among Akron’s 38 turnovers, resulting in 41 points. Notre Dame’s 20 turnovers led to 13 points for Akron.

Cassandre Prosper scored 14 points for Notre Dame (3-0).

Ni’Rah Clark scored 13 points, Shaena Brew 12 and Corinne Reed 11 for the Zips (0-3).

Notre Dame led 48-34 at halftime after Hidalgo

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