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Notre Dame’s magic runs out in quarterfinal loss

By Tyler Reidy · Monday, March 6, 2023

The pieces to the puzzle were all there. Playing on home ice with the confidence of back-to-back series wins against top-10 opposition, Notre Dame hockey had its chance to solidify itself among the NCAA tournament field. Friday’s victory put the Irish a win away, but No. 20 Michigan State stormed back Saturday and Sunday to take out ND in the Big Ten quarterfinals. Given Notre Dame’s position right around the .500 mark, the series loss will likely end the season.

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Duke’s Gold shines brighter to stun Irish softball

By Tyler Reidy · Monday, March 6, 2023

A weekend that opened with excitement ended in heartbreak for Notre Dame softball. Facing No. 12 Duke in Durham, North Carolina, the Irish won their inaugural ACC game of 2023 on Friday. However, the Blue Devils took the last two games on the shoulders of three home runs from sophomore infielder Ana Gold. Her last sent everybody home, as Duke stole a series victory from Notre Dame’s grasp.

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Irish seek payback against MSU in Big Ten Tournament

By Tyler Reidy · Friday, March 3, 2023

Why has Notre Dame hockey spent the last three weeks in must-win games for its NCAA tournament hopes? Why did it take an improbable series of events to bring the Irish back to Compton Family Ice Arena? The answer: Michigan State. A month ago, the Spartans swept Notre Dame in East Lansing, pinning the Irish firmly against the proverbial wall.

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With the net all his, Bischel leads the Irish in 2023

By Tyler Reidy · Friday, March 3, 2023

Since Notre Dame hockey ended its 2021-22 season in Albany, the year of Ryan Bischel has taken hold. Through patience and relentless work, the goaltender has transformed from a platoon player into a household name. Having just concluded one of the greatest netminding regular seasons in Irish history, Bischel has the chance to lead the Irish on a deep playoff run beginning this weekend. The journey began with three words from head coach Jeff Jackson last offseason: it’s your net.

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Irish baseball opens March with trip to Birmingham

By Tyler Reidy · Friday, March 3, 2023

The Notre Dame baseball caravan is preparing for its next stop in the Heart of Dixie. This weekend, the Irish (3-3) will play their third consecutive road series at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (3-5). Notre Dame and UAB last met on the opening weekend of the truncated 2020 season. In that series, the Irish took two of the three games, extending their all-time head-to-head lead to 3-1.

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