Watch: Tense Moment as Security Intervenes Between Former Notre Dame Star Teammates

Hannah Hidalgo and Olivia Miles are in a much different place now than just two months ago
Feb 17, 2025; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish guard Hannah Hidalgo (3) and guard Olivia Miles (5) pause in the first half against the Duke Blue Devils at the Purcell Pavilion.
Feb 17, 2025; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish guard Hannah Hidalgo (3) and guard Olivia Miles (5) pause in the first half against the Duke Blue Devils at the Purcell Pavilion. | Matt Cashore-Imagn Images

Perhaps the nation's best backcourt in women's college basketball last season was Notre Dame's combination of Hannah Hidalgo and Olivia Miles. The two All-American candidates helped guide the Fighting Irish to a 24-2 start before fading down the stretch and exiting the NCAA Tournament in the Sweet 16.

Shortly after the season, Miles opted to not enter the WNBA draft as most had expected her to do. She instead entered the transfer portal and announced not long after that she would be playing her final year of college basketball at the program that ended her time at Notre Dame, TCU.

Over the weekend, Purcell Pavilion at Notre Dame played host to a WNBA exhibition game that featured a handful of former Notre Dame stars. Both Hidalgo and Miles were in attendance and a fan in the stands caught what could at best be described as an uncomfortable interaction.

Check it out below as security ends up stepping in and moving the two away from the public's view.

I don't know what was said or who is at fault and won't pretend to, but it's fairly clear that the two aren't discussing where they plan to get dinner. My favorite part of the video is the young lady behind Hidalgo that can clearly hear what exactly is being said and tries to play it off but is clearly listening to every second of the interaction.


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Nick Shepkowski
NICK SHEPKOWSKI

Managing Editor for Notre Dame On SI. Started covering Chicago sports teams for WSCR the Score, and over the years worked with CBS Radio, Audacy, NBC Sports, and FOX Sports as a contributor before running the Notre Dame wire site for USA TODAY.