Sports

Princeton presses pause on Irish lacrosse dynasty

By Gray Nocjar · Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Under the weight of back-to-back national titles, Irish backs finally broke — sinking in the mud of Scott Stadium, 16-9, to Chad Palumbo and the Princeton Tigers.

Holy Cross women’s tennis finishes the season strong

By Jack Muething · Saturday, May 16, 2026

Head coach Eric Mahone highlighted his squad's resiliency in finding success down the stretch this season.

2026 Observer Sports All-Commencement teams

By Observer Sports Staff · Friday, May 15, 2026

Jeremiyah Love and Hannah Hidalgo take home Athlete of the Year honors to lead the All-Commencement teams.

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Irish men’s lacrosse carries impressive season into NCAA tournament quarterfinals

By Jack Muething · Friday, May 15, 2026

The Irish have ran through their 2026 schedule, minus two losses at the hands of the Virginia Cavaliers.

Notre Dame women’s lacrosse shows confidence in younger stars

By Lauren Ryan · Friday, May 15, 2026

The 2026 season has certainly been a promising one for the Notre Dame women’s lacrosse team, which is returning to NCAA tournament play after missing both the NCAA Tournament and ACC Tournament last year.

Observer Sports Female Athlete of the Year: Hannah Hidalgo

By Ellie Collins · Friday, May 15, 2026

After carrying the Irish to their first Elite Eight in seven years, junior guard Hannah Hidalgo garners Observer Sports Female Athlete of the Year.

Holy Cross men’s tennis season comes to a close in NAIA Tournament

By Jack Muething · Friday, May 15, 2026

Head coach Eric Mahone believes his team has what it takes to capture a national championship.

Observer Sports Male Athlete of the Year: Jeremiyah Love

By Ben Hicks · Friday, May 15, 2026

After a staggering 1,652 yards and 21 touchdowns, junior running back Jeremiyah Love is awarded as The Observer Sports Male Athlete of the Year.

Holy Cross women’s basketball secures fifth straight winning season

By Dan Kilcoyne · Friday, May 15, 2026

Despite late season struggles, Holy Cross captured a winning record for the fifth straight season.

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Holy Cross men’s basketball battles an injury-riddled campaign

By Dan Kilcoyne · Friday, May 15, 2026

The Saints faced a season of adversity in their second year under head coach Tyler Braidic.

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Dominko: leaving a legacy

By Jacek Kawczynski · Thursday, May 14, 2026

Sebastian Dominko leaves Notre Dame with a mountain of both team and individual success following a stellar four-year career in South Bend.

All or nothing: Irish women’s tennis season synopsis with Coach Silverio

By Jacek Kawczynski · Thursday, May 14, 2026

Notre Dame women’s tennis enjoyed another successful season under head coach Alison Silverio.

Notre Dame’s fencing program solidifies their spot in the history books

By Chris Dailey · Thursday, May 14, 2026

The Irish have been successful in eight of the last ten championships, but their dynasty will continue.

Hidalgo’s heroics carry Ivey and Irish to March miracles

By Ben Hicks · Thursday, May 14, 2026

Star junior guard Hannah Hidalgo led sixth-year head coach Niele Ivey and Notre Dame past the Sweet 16 for the first time since 2019.

Saint Mary’s cross country has strong 2025 season

By Henry Lytle · Thursday, May 14, 2026

In its 2025 campaign, capped by a trip to the NCAA Division III Championship, Saint Mary’s cross country displayed consistency from veterans and newcomers alike.