Social media Explodes as Notre Dame Upsets No. 2 UConn

Notre Dame landed its third win over a top-five team on the young season

Notre Dame guard Hannah Hidalgo (3) celebrates scoring a three point shot during a NCAA women's basketball game between No. 8 Notre Dame and No. 2 UConn at Purcell Pavilion on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024, in South Bend. / MICHAEL CLUBB/SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Make it three-straight meetings that the Notre Dame women's basketball team has taken down powerhouse rival UConn.

The Irish were a 79-68 victor over the previously unbeaten Huskies at Purcell Pavillion on Thursday night.

Despite holding an 11-point advantage at halftime, Notre Dame's lead was cut to just one in the final seconds of the third quarter. That's when Hannah Hidalgo had one of the biggest moments of the night, hitting a three as the quarter expired and getting the Notre Dame lead back to four.

From there the Irish burst out of the gate in the final quarter and secured the win, which is its third over a top five team this season.

Below was some of the best social media reaction after Notre Dame locked down it's third straight victory over rival UConn. As you would expect, megastar Hannah Hidalgo received some massive praise after another huge night.

Hannah Hidalgo is College Basketball's Biggest Show

Hannah Hidalgo is the best show in college basketball

— Zion (@ZionOlojede) December 13, 2024

Hannah Hidalgo's High Energy Explained

Hannah Hidalgo signing an NIL deal with Red Bull makes perfect sense. Miss Energy herself plays like she has it running through her veins.

— Eden Laase-Derouin (@eden_laase) December 12, 2024

Notre Dame Locker Room Celebration

A meaningful win for @ndwbb 🥹

This group is SPECIAL 🫶#NCAAWBB pic.twitter.com/sulVOgR5nn

— NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessWBB) December 13, 2024

NBA Star Damian Lilliard on Hannah Hidalgo

Hannah Hidalgo really one of them

— Damian Lillard (@Dame_Lillard) December 13, 2024

Ja Morant Impressed by Notre Dame Backcourt

hannah hidalgo & olivia miles nice !!

— Ja Morant (@JaMorant) December 13, 2024

Hannah Hidalgo is the Best Two-Way Player in the Nation

don’t say we didn’t warn you 😈#GoIrish // @HannahHidalgo pic.twitter.com/8Iw6D7pF1C

— Notre Dame Women's Basketball (@ndwbb) December 13, 2024

16th Win vs. UConn and Geno Auriemma

NO. 8 NOTRE DAME TAKES DOWN NO. 2 UCONN ☘️

This is @ndwbb's 16th win vs. Geno Auriemma, the most by any school. pic.twitter.com/7AHyX0LZ0S

— ACC Network (@accnetwork) December 13, 2024

Notre Dame's WNBA Star Power in Attendance

Coach Niele Ivey with her Notre Dame WNBA alums! 🫶☘️#NCAAWBB x @ndwbb pic.twitter.com/FpO81yBnI9

— NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessWBB) December 13, 2024

Skylar Diggins-Smith to Hannah Hidalgo Postgame

"Keep going okay. That's how you play." - @SkyDigg4 to @HannahHidalgo 🤝#NCAAWBB x @ndwbb pic.twitter.com/fUVZz4x2ZA

— NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessWBB) December 13, 2024

Notre Dame Head Football Coach Marcus Freeman Supporting the Irish

The Irish support runs deep 🏀 x 🏈 @Marcus_Freeman1 #NCAAWBB x @ndwbb pic.twitter.com/kTuchwZHjn

— NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessWBB) December 13, 2024

Notre Dame Football Team Shows Support

Post game clips.
Notre Dame takes down another undefeated top 5 team beating UConn 79-68. Hannah Hidalgo led all players with 29 points along with 10 rebounds & 8 assist. pic.twitter.com/h6Esqou2bQ

— LeVon Whittaker TV (@levonwhitt_tv) December 13, 2024