Women’s Top 25 Roundup: Key Highlights from Sunday’s Games
No. 3 Notre Dame 97, Loyola (MD) 54
Hannah Hidalgo delivered a stellar performance with 33 points in 33 minutes, while Olivia Miles recorded her second triple-double of the season to propel No. 3 Notre Dame to a dominant home victory over Loyola (MD) in South Bend, Ind. Miles finished with 18 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists, her fifth career triple-double, adding 4-of-6 shooting from beyond the arc. The Fighting Irish (10-2) shot 54.1% from the field and 50% from 3-point range, with Hidalgo and Miles combining for eight triples.
Liatu King contributed a double-double with 18 points and 10 rebounds, while Liza Karlen added 15 points. Notre Dame raced to a 26-9 first-quarter lead and held a 35-point advantage entering the final period.
Laura Salmeron (23 points) and Amandine Amorich (13 points) led the Greyhounds (5-5).
No. 6 Texas 103, South Dakota State 57
The Longhorns (12-1) cruised past visiting South Dakota State in Austin, Texas, behind a balanced offensive effort led by Justice Carlton’s 19 points and nine rebounds off the bench. Taylor Jones added a double-double with 15 points and 11 rebounds, while Jordan Lee (14 points), Rori Harmon (13 points), and Ndjakalenga Mwenentanda (10 points) also reached double figures. Texas dominated the glass, outrebounding the Jackrabbits 45-26.
Brooklyn Meyer led South Dakota State (10-3) with 13 points, and Emilee Fox contributed 11.
No. 10 Oklahoma 111, Omaha 65
Raegan Beers scored a season-high 28 points and grabbed nine rebounds to lead the Sooners (11-1) to a commanding victory over Omaha in Norman, Okla. Skylar Vann flirted with a triple-double, recording 12 points, eight rebounds, and eight assists, while Kiersten Johnson and Zya Vann chipped in 12 and 10 points, respectively, off the bench. Oklahoma dominated the boards, outrebounding Omaha 57-33, and will face New Mexico State before beginning Southeastern Conference play on Jan. 2 against rival Texas.
Ja Harvey scored 21 points to pace Omaha (8-5), whose seven-game win streak was snapped. Cora Olsen (15 points) and Alana Powell (10 points) also contributed.
No. 13 Kansas State 76, Cincinnati 59
Kansas State (13-1, 1-0 Big 12) overcame a slow first half to dominate Cincinnati in Manhattan, Kan., outscoring the Bearcats 30-8 in the third quarter. Temira Poindexter led the Wildcats with 23 points on 9-of-12 shooting, while Serena Sundell (11 points, 11 assists), Jaelyn Glenn (11 points), and Ayoka Lee (10 points) provided additional firepower. The Wildcats pulled away with a 55-25 third-quarter margin, holding Cincinnati without a field goal for the first eight minutes.
Chloe Mann (13 points) and A’riel Jackson (11 points) led the Bearcats (8-3, 0-1), who struggled offensively, shooting just 36.5% from the field.
No. 24 Cal 89, Temple 63
Lulu Twidale and Ioanna Krimili each drained six 3-pointers en route to 20 points apiece, powering Cal (13-1) to a decisive home victory over Temple in Berkeley, Calif. Kayla Williams added 17 points, and Ugonne Onyiah chipped in 12 points, seven rebounds, and five assists. The Bears broke open a close game with a dominant 29-13 third quarter, shooting 50% from the field and 45.3% from deep.
Tristan Taylor led Temple (6-5) with 17 points, making all three of her 3-point attempts. Despite shooting 40.9% overall and 37.5% from beyond the arc, the Owls dropped their second game in three outings.
Sunday’s games showcased standout performances, including triple-doubles, high-scoring displays, and dominant rebounding efforts, as top teams continued to assert their dominance in women’s college basketball.
