No. 13 Notre Dame overcame a sluggish start to defeat DePaul 108-84 in the 2026 Shamrock Classic on Saturday in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia.
The Irish trailed 33-29 midway through the second quarter before mounting a 16-5 run to pull ahead, according to Yahoo Sports.
Notre Dame head coach Niele Ivey praised her team’s ability to refocus during breaks, noting, “I think they do a great job of adjusting to our timeouts.”
Senior guard Hannah Hidalgo recorded 31 points, seven rebounds and seven assists during the win.
Hidalgo became the first player in NCAA history to reach 2,500 points, 500 rebounds, 500 assists and 500 steals in a career.
Reflecting on the milestone, Ivey noted, “It’s hard to put into perspective.”
Junior Anaya Hardy contributed 13 points and a career-high 16 rebounds, setting a new Notre Dame single-game record with 12 offensive boards.
The team’s collective effort on the glass helped the Irish secure a 55-40 rebounding advantage over the Blue Demons, as reported by the South Bend Tribune.
Sophomore Leah Macy added 24 points, while freshman Jacy Abii scored 18 points.
Madison St. Rose rounded out the scoring for the starting five with 16 points, 13 of which came in the fourth quarter.
The Irish have now scored at least 100 points in three consecutive games, a trend that highlights the team’s offensive growth, per the South Bend Tribune.
Notre Dame improved to 4-0 on the season, while DePaul fell to 4-1.
The Irish are scheduled to host Southern on Wednesday.
Hidalgo is currently on pace to break the Notre Dame all-time scoring record when the team faces Davidson on Nov. 24.
The team continues to emphasize energy and consistency on both sides of the ball as they progress through their nonconference schedule, according to local reports.