Hidalgo Shines, Miles Efficient as Team USA Dominates Mexico

Notre Dame guard Hannah Hidalgo recorded a game-high five steals in team USA 104-48 win over Mexico on Wednesday.

Mar 29, 2025; Birmingham, AL, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish guard Hannah Hidalgo (3) shoots over TCU Horned Frogs guard Hailey Van Lith (10) during the first half of a Sweet 16 NCAA Tournament basketball game at Legacy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-Imagn Images | Vasha Hunt-Imagn Images

Whoever said Notre Dame star Hannah Hidalgo can only get it done on the offensive end of the floor didn't watch team USA's 104-48 blowout win over Mexico on Wednesday in the Americans final FIBA AmeriCup preliminary contest. As usual, Hidalgo did her thing on offense -- nine points and four assists -- but the junior also dominated on defense with a game-high five steals.

Five steals for Hannah Hidalgo in 20> minutes of FIBA AmeriCup action.

Just another day at the office for the Notre Dame point guard.https://t.co/LcEW0Mr2vN

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— Tyler Horka (@tbhorka) July 2, 2025

And once again, former Notre Dame guard Olivia Miles was as efficient as anyone on the floor in Wednesday's win. The TCU transfer finished with 10 assists -- the most ever by an American player in the event -- grabbed six boards and scored six points in just over 20 minutes.

The new Team USA AmeriCup assists record-holder 🤩

Olivia Miles dished out 10 assists for @usabasketball - the most ever by an American player in the event - in today's 103-48 victory over Mexico and is averaging a tournament-high 8.3 apg ahead of the knockout stage pic.twitter.com/6t002XsWIw

— TCU Women’s Basketball (@tcuwbb) July 2, 2025

Notre Dame fans don't want to hear this, but when this tournament is over, don't be surprised if Miles is named the Tournament MVP. She's been hands down the most efficient player for the Americans and maybe the best overall.

USA still has a long way to go to win the whole thing, but Wednesday's victory did put them in the "knockout round".

Knockout Round Bound 🚀

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— USA Basketball (@usabasketball) July 2, 2025

SEE YOU IN THE KNOCKOUT ROUNDS 🥊@giannakneepkens 20 pts, 5 reb, 2 ast@JoyceEdwards24 13 pts, 4 reb, 3 ast@gvanslooten40 12 pts, 6 reb, 2 ast

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— USA Basketball (@usabasketball) July 2, 2025

Team USA is still waiting to see who they play on Friday in the quarterfinals, but don't be surprised if they win that game by double digits. Team USA has won all four of its preliminary games by at least 18 points and will be favored to win by at least 10 come Friday.