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Hannah Hidalgo leads Notre Dame past Villanova in opener of college season

CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 1, 2026, 8:56 PM

Last updated Nov 1, 2026

Hannah Hidalgo leads Notre Dame past Villanova in opener of college season
Summary

The women's college basketball season commenced on November 1, 2026, with Notre Dame defeating Villanova 99-75 at the Eternal City Tip-Off in Rome, Italy. Hannah Hidalgo starred for Notre Dame, scoring 32 points and contributing seven rebounds and eight assists. Other frontrunners, including JuJu Watkins, will start their seasons soon, with Watkins making her USC return after an ACL injury. The college basketball is shaped by returning talents and promising newcomers as teams look to establish dominance early in the season.

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  • •Notre Dame beats Villanova 99-75 in season opener
  • •Hannah Hidalgo scores 32 points for Notre Dame
  • •JuJu Watkins returns to USC after ACL recovery
  • •Women's college basketball rankings feature top players
  • •Season highlights anticipated as top talents debut
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With JuJu Watkins back and Hannah Hidalgo off to a strong start, the POTY race is already a thriller

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