Notre Dame guards Hannah Hidalgo and Olivia Miles put on another spectacular performance, leading the Irish to a comfortable victory over Loyola Maryland. A highlight reel play featuring a behind-the-back pass and a steal leading to a fast break layup left spectators stunned.
It's hard to argue against Notre Dame 's Hannah Hidalgo and Olivia Miles being the best backcourt in the country. The pair have been the catalyst to wins over both USC and UConn this season. And after the latter contest, Huskies coach Geno Auriemma even lamented the fact that the Irish duo's brilliance was on display once again on Sunday, with the Irish cruising to a 97-54 win over Loyola Maryland . But despite the routine nature of the victory, one stunning sequence stood out.
Late in the third quarter Miles and Hidalgo orchestrated perhaps the best overall highlight combination of the year thus far. First, Miles found a streaking Hidalgo with a slick behind-the-back and between-the-legs dish that resulted in a layup. Seconds later, Hidalgo stole the ball from Loyola and tossed an over-the-shoulder pass to teammate Liatu King for the finish. Hidalgo's dime was the second such pass from her to King, who added 33 points and 5 steals. Yet despite all those impressive stats, it was the back-to-back plays that left the lasting impression. Surely fans are in for more basketball brilliance from the Irish backcourt, while upcoming opponents can't be thrilled about seeing Hidalgo and Miles on the scouting report
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