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Notre Dame's Ivey, Hidalgo hold heads high after ACC tournament semifinal loss to No. 13 Duke
- Notre Dame falls 65-63 to Duke in the ACC tournament semifinal, ending their trip to Duluth.
- Coach Niele Ivey credits growth and joy in coaching the current group, saying the loss does not define them.
- Hidalgo, named ACC Player of the Year and ACC Defensive Player of the Year, led Notre Dame with 24 points.
- Hidalgo finished the season averaging 25.6 points, seven rebounds and 3.6 steals per game.
- Ivey remains hopeful about the Irish’s March prospects as bracket announcements approach.
- Duke advanced to the final after holding off Notre Dame in a tightly contested semifinal.
- Notre Dame finished 22-10 overall and 12-6 in ACC play.
- The Irish were the defending ACC tournament entrants but faced a repeat outcome against Duke.
- Duke improved to 23-8 on the season, led by a strong defensive showing in the semifinal.
- Ivey emphasized the team’s joy in coaching this group and the potential for more this March.
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