Notre Dame women’s basketball left nothing to doubt this weekend.&nbsp;

The Fighting Irish, led by sophomore Hannah Hidalgo, put on a defensive clinic, smothering the two unfortunate opponents pitted against them in the first and second rounds.

Third-seeded Notre Dame on Friday dismantled 14th-seeded Stephen F. Austin, beating the Ladyjacks by a whopping 52 points in the first round. Then, the Irish held sixth-seeded Michigan to a season-low 55 points in the second round in South Bend to advance to their fourth straight Sweet 16 on Sunday.&nbsp;

Notre Dame sent a message to the rest of the field with its back-to-back dominant beatdowns.&nbsp;

Notre Dame women’s basketball left nothing to doubt this weekend. {ai:summary}<p>Notre Dame women's basketball showcased their dominance this weekend, defeating Stephen F. Austin by 52 points in the first round and holding Michigan to a season-low 55 points in the second round. This victory marks their advancement to the Sweet 16 for the fourth consecutive year. </p><p>The Fighting Irish, led by sophomore Hannah Hidalgo, demonstrated exceptional defensive skills, sending a strong message to their competitors in the tournament. #sports</p>

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