Notre Dame's Hannah Hidalgo trolled by NC State fans over past controversial comments

All-American Notre Dame basketball star Hannah Hidalgo was brilliantly trolled by NC State fans in Raleigh for controversial remarks made last summer.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish guard Hannah Hidalgo reacts after a three-point basket against the Duke Blue Devils. | Matt Cashore-Imagn Images

The top-ranked Notre Dame women's basketball team knew its hands were full on Sunday afternoon with a trip to Raleigh to face the No. 13 NC State Wolfpack on the schedule.

What the Fighting Irish may not have expected, however, was a ruthless crowd and some clever trolling of star guard Hannah Hidalgo.

Hidalgo, who was a first-team All-American and NCAA steals leader during her freshman season, made controversial statements over the summer that drew plenty of criticism. She cited her religious beliefs saying homosexuality was a sin, and NC State fans were not ready to let Hidalgo live those comments down.

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One sign spotted on the television broadcast referenced the Fighting Irish and the "pot of gold at the end of the rainbow" to troll Hidalgo for her comments.

The sign immediately went viral on social media.

Screenshot via ESPN

Well played, Wolfpack. That's the type of punny sign made for ESPN College GameDay.

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Not only did the fans bring their A-game to Reynolds Coliseum, the NC State women came to play as well. Entering the half, NC State held a four-point lead over the No. 1 Fighting Irish.

Notre Dame guard Hannah Hidalgo watches a shot in the air during a the Fighting Irish and Stanford. | MICHAEL CLUBB/SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Whether they hang on to secure a big win remains to be seen, but the momentum and crowd are in their corner.

Hidalgo, of course, will be looking to rally the troops and lead a strong second-half charge. This season, the 5-foot-6 sophomore averages 24.6 points, 5.1 rebounds, 3.8 assists, and four steals per game.

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