The Notre Dame Fighting Irish faced off against the Texas Longhorns tonight, hoping to bounce back from two straight losses. Throughout these tough games, one player consistently stood out: Hannah Hidalgo. In superb form, she carried her impressive performance into the Texas matchup, with one particular move leaving the entire college basketball community in awe.

In an intense battle that went down to the wire, the Fighting Irish managed to outlast the Longhorns 80-70 in overtime. It was a game that had fans on the edge of their seats, but there was one player who stood head and shoulders above the rest: Hannah Hidalgo. With a jaw-dropping 30 points, 8 rebounds, and 4 assists, Hidalgo was the undeniable star of the night.

Although her overall performance was crucial to the win, it was in the second quarter that Hidalgo truly amazed the crowd. A series of jaw-dropping plays, capped off by an unbelievable no-look pass, had everyone on their feet in astonishment. The pass set up Miles for an easy score, helping Notre Dame build a crucial four-point lead.

As Miles ran back to the court, she couldn’t contain her excitement, embracing Hidalgo. But what happened next was even bigger— that moment was quickly shared across social media, sparking a frenzy among NCAA fans and analysts alike.

Hannah Hidalgo’s incredible overhead pass ignites buzz

The play began after Hidalgo made a series of attempts to steal the ball from an opponent. After several tries, she finally gained possession but ended up tumbling to the court. Refusing to let the steal go to waste, Hidalgo quickly lifted her upper body and spotted Miles sprinting down the court. Without even looking in that direction, she tossed the ball over her head, perfectly landing it in Miles’ hands for an easy score.

The pass was so impressive that journalist Andy Froemel took to X to ask if it deserved the title of Assist of the Year. He retweeted the game clip, writing, “How did Hannah Hidalgo make that impossible pass? Assist of the year?” After putting in so much effort and hitting the ground in the process, not many expected Hannah Hidalgo to pull off something like that.

Another fan expressed disbelief and tweeted, “HANNAH HIDALGO ARE YOU KIDDING ME???? OVER HER HEAD BACKWARDS PASS.”

As fans cheered for the incredible moment, it didn’t take long for comparisons to be drawn to the NBA. Hidalgo’s overhead pass immediately reminded few of a similar play in the Dallas Mavericks. One fan even commented, “That’s that one Mavs play of Luka to Kyrie,” drawing a direct connection to the Mavs’ iconic chemistry between Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving.

Hidalgo is still just a sophomore, yet she’s already making a major impact on the court. Before this game, she was averaging 23.9 points per game, outshining even senior Olivia Miles as the team’s top scorer. That stunning pass only adds to her growing reputation.

One fan even pointed out how remarkable it is that Hidalgo, still in her second year, is performing at such a high level. “Everyone needs to watch this over-the-head, no-look assist while SITTING ON THE FLOOR. Notre Dame’s Hannah Hidalgo is an incredible player… and only a sophomore.” While many have been calling for more recognition of Hidalgo’s talents, one bold fan even went as far as to say her performance deserves the National Player of the Year title. “Top NPOY right now. She’s a dawg on both sides of the court.”

As Hidalgo’s popularity continues to rise, it will be intriguing to see if her outstanding form can help Notre Dame maintain their winning streak. The Fighting Irish will next play Syracuse on Sunday, December 8th.