Akron basketball is on the wrong side of history.
In a game against the Zips on Wednesday, Nov. 11, Notre Dame guard Hanah Hidalgo set an NCAA record with 16 steals.
Hidalgo, a preseason All-American, also scored 44 points in the 85-58 win for the Irish.
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The previous record for steals in a college basketball game was 14.
Notre Dame junior Hannah Hidalgo (3) goes to steal the ball from Akron’s Keiryn McGuff during an NCAA women’s college basketball game between Notre Dame and Akron Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025, at Purcell Pavilion in South Bend, Indiana.
In the game, Akron had 38 turnovers, including 30 steals against them.
The loss dropped the Zips to 0-3 on the season. They next play Cleveland State on Nov. 16. The game is available on ESPN+.
This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: Hannah Hidalgo of Notre Dame sets NCAA steals record vs Akron
