During the recent Sweet 16 matchup between Notre Dame and Oregon State, Notre Dame star Hannah Hidalgo faced an unexpected setback when she was required to remove her nose piercing, causing her to miss a portion of the game. Despite averaging an impressive 22.9 points per game, the freshman player struggled to make an impact, scoring only 10 points in the game, which marked a season low for her.
According to NCAA women’s basketball Rule 1-25.7, players are not allowed to wear jewelry during games, a regulation that Hidalgo was not aware of. Initially, she was under the impression that she could cover up her nose ring, but was later informed otherwise once the game was underway.
