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 Fighting Irish’s 85-58 victory over Akron on Wednesday night.

After the game, she said it felt like a normal game day to her.

"I think it was just a regular game today," Hidalgo said. "Got up, went to class, then got in the gym."

By the numbers:

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

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

"Being a part of a special moment like that was awesome," Notre Dame head coach Niele Ivey said.

Notre Dame had 30 s

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