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Notre Dame's Hannah Hidalgo reveals the core principles behind her elite defensive game. Beyond steals and blocks, she emphasizes faith, building connections, and a proactive mindset to make opponents uncomfortable. Hidalgo shares her philosophy on mastering the art of defense through heart and anticipation.
The seventh-ranked Florida Gators secured a crucial road victory against the Texas Longhorns in a defensive slugfest. Boogie Flynn's 22 points and stifling team defense proved too much for Texas, despite a strong showing from Truman Mark.
The No. 2 Arizona Wildcats narrowly escaped Waco with a hard-fought 78-71 victory over the Baylor Bears in a thrilling Big 12 showdown. Jaden Bradley led the Wildcats with clutch scoring, while Baylor showcased remarkable resilience despite the loss.
Cameron Boozer led a dominant offensive performance as the Duke Blue Devils crushed the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 100-56. The lopsided victory marked Notre Dame's worst home loss in nearly a century and solidified Duke's status as a top contender.
Kansas bounced back from a tough loss with a commanding 13-point victory over No. 3 Houston. Head coach Bill Self praised his team's effort and highlighted their high, yet unfulfilled, ceiling. The win continued Kansas's historic home-court dominance.
UCLA's head coach ejected his own player from a game while down 27 points, then later confronted a reporter. The coach emphasized accountability and focus on his team.
