Notre Dame is halfway through spring practice. So how did defensive coordinator Corwin Brown say his defense is doing so far? Not that bad. "From a schematic standpoint, I think the guys are picking what we're asking them to do," Brown said after practice Monday.
Squires 21, Monstars 14 In a game similar to the team's first round win, the Squires once again pulled away from the competition with a strong second half, turning an 11-9 halftime lead into a convincing victory. The squad also won its first round game by the score of 21-14.
Notre Dame returns to non-conference action today when Valparaiso visits Frank Eck Stadium looking to end the recent Irish hot streak. Coming off of an impressive three-game win streak over Big East rival Rutgers last weekend, the Irish (16-9-1) want to continue their winning ways.
Notre Dame is looking to extend its winning streak to seven games tonight when it faces off against Illinois-Chicago in Chicago today. The Irish are coming off a successful weekend of Big East play in which they beat St. John's 5-0 and 8-4, and Seton Hall 12-1 and 6-2.
Following a rain-delayed start, No. 25 Notre Dame sits in sixth place after the conclusion of the first round at the Canes and Cardinal Classic at Don Shula's Golf Course in Miami, Fla. The Irish shot a respectable 10-over par 298 over 18 holes, 14 strokes out of first place.
Saint Mary's scored just one run as Bethel glided to an easy 10-1 victory Monday night at Ivy Field. The strong pitching of Rachel Zirille, who allowed only two hits, aided the Lady Wildcats' effort. The Belles' lone run came in the first inning on an RBI single by senior McKenna Corrigan.