Notre Dame’s Sonia Citron is rewriting record books and leaving defenders in awe during a breakout 2024-25 season that has cemented her status as one of college basketball’s most dominant forces. The 6’1″ senior guard recently capped a historic February by becoming the first player in ACC history to record back-to-back games with 25+ points, 5+ rebounds, and 4+ steals since 2018 – a feat that propelled Notre Dame to its current No. 1 conference ranking.
Citron’s stats tell a story of relentless growth:
- 🔥 17.3 PPG career scoring average (6th-best in program history)
- 🎯 91.2% FT accuracy in 2023-24 (ACC leader & ND single-season record)
- 🛡️ 2.1 SPG this season (top 10 nationally among guards)
The New York native’s heroics reached new heights during Notre Dame’s recent 81-66 takedown of #17 Georgia Tech, where she dropped 21 points with surgical 69% shooting while All-American teammate Hannah Hidalgo sat injured. “She’s developed into our Swiss Army knife,” said coach Niele Ivey. “When we need buckets, stops, or leadership – Sonia delivers.”
Currently averaging 13.5 PPG and 5.5 RPG this season, Citron now stands as a Top 10 finalist for the prestigious Cheryl Miller Small Forward of the Year Award. Fan voting opened February 7th – a date that coincidentally marks the anniversary of her career-high 29-point eruption against Michigan State during her freshman campaign.
With Notre Dame (23-2) positioned to claim its first NCAA championship since 2018, analysts highlight Citron’s unique two-way impact:
| Category | ACC Rank |
|---|---|
| Defensive Win Shares | 2nd |
| Offensive Rating | 4th |
| Clutch Scoring | 1st |
The three-time All-ACC selection’s journey began at New York’s Ursuline School, where she dominated with 2,243 career points. Now chasing collegiate glory, Citron’s blend of court vision (2.9 APG) and lockdown defense positions her as a projected WNBA lottery pick – though Irish fans hope her storybook career gets one final championship chapter.
