SOUTH BEND, Ind. — No. 13 Notre Dame (2-0) is back home on Tuesday for a second consecutive game, as the Irish host Detroit Mercy (2-1) for a reunion of former Midwestern Collegiate Conference foes.
Notre Dame is coming off a historic win over Stonehill on Friday. The Irish won 123-40, the second-most points in program history and the largest home margin of victory, narrowly missing the all-time margin of victory of 86 points set at Mercer in 2011.
Six Irish scored in double-figures, led by Hannah Hidalgo's 27 points and 10 steals. Reigning ACC Player of the Week, Hidalgo now has seven games with at least 20 points and 10 steals, the most by any player this century. Leah Macy followed with 24 points, eight boards and six assists, continuing her eye-popping start in an Irish uniform.
The most unique stat line came from ACC Freshman of the Week Jacy Abii. The rookie had 17 points, 14 rebounds, seven assists, six steals and four blocks. She is the only player in the nation with a game with 10-10-4-4-4 this year. Like Abii, Anaya Hardy posted her first double-double of the year with 17 points and 11 rebounds.
Jenica Lewis (15) and Madison St. Rose (13) rounded out the double-figure scoring, while Bella Ragone (5), Amari Byles (4) and Maya Gin (1) each scored their first collegiate points in the win.
Detroit Mercy has a pair of wins over Michigan-Dearborn and Valparaiso this year, but fell 84-50 at Illinois on Nov. 4. The Titans are led by Paula Lopez, who is averaging 15.3 points per game, and Stephanie Utomi, who is posting a near double-double with 12.7 points and 8.3 rebounds per contest.
Notre Dame is 22-2 all-time against Detroit Mercy, including a 12-0 record at home. Tuesday's game tips off on ACCNX at 7 p.m.