Summary
The article discusses UConn Huskies' head coach Geno Auriemma's praise for Notre Dame's guard Hannah Hidalgo ahead of their matchup. Auriemma compared Hidalgo's performance and impact on the basketball court to NFL legend Lawrence Taylor, highlighting her unique skills and game-changing abilities.
Key Facts
- UConn's coach Geno Auriemma praised Notre Dame's Hannah Hidalgo's basketball skills.
- Auriemma compared Hidalgo to Lawrence Taylor, an NFL legend who played for the New York Giants.
- Hidalgo recently achieved a 30-point triple-double in the NCAA Tournament.
- She is one of only two women's college basketball players to achieve this during the tournament.
- Hidalgo averaged 25.3 points, 6.8 rebounds, 5.3 assists, and 5.7 steals per game in her junior season.
- UConn previously defeated Notre Dame by nearly 40 points in a regular-season game.
- Notre Dame's team is the No. 6 seed in the NCAA Tournament and plays UConn next.
