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Irish dominate again, head to Goombay Classic

As the Notre Dame women’s basketball team prepares to head to the Bahamas for the Goombay classic, they’re riding high after a dominant 4-0 start. The fourth win came on Sunday afternoon, as the Irish won their third game by 34+ points, dispatching Ball State 95-60. Notre Dame’s closest game to date is a 90-79 victory over Cal, with their other wins coming by 34, 35 and 40 points. Additionally, none of Notre Dame’s opponents have a losing record, combining for a 10-2 record, excluding their games against the Irish. And, perhaps most frightening for upcoming opponents, head coach Niele Ivey said her team is just scratching the surface of their capabilities. 

Though not how he hoped, Isaiah Foskey makes his mark on Notre Dame football

As Marcus Freeman emerged from the winter wonderland that was Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday afternoon, his team was feeling something it had not been all season — relaxed. All of Notre Dame’s first 10 games either had some type of chaotic, disappointing or electrifying element to them. But the Irish did not feel any need to create any unnecessary surprises in a 44-0 annihilation of Boston College.

Irish shut out Santa Clara, TCU to reach cusp of College Cup

By J.J. Post and José Sánchez Córdova

Irish survive nail-biter vs. Lipscomb on Goodwin’s late three

It was the nail-biter that no one expected. In their first-ever meeting, the Notre Dame men’s basketball team beat Lipscomb, 66-65, Friday Night in Purcell Pavilion. The Irish came into the meeting 3-0 and averaging 83 points a game in wins against Radford, Youngstown State, and Southern Indiana. Lipscomb came into the meeting 2-1 after falling to South Dakota in their season opener.

No. 20 Irish Hockey splits series at No. 12/13 Ohio State

Despite its scoring woes, the No. 20 Notre Dame Fighting Irish hockey team ground out a weekend split against the No. 12/13 Ohio State Buckeyes. After Ohio State won the Friday contest 5-2, the Irish bounced back with a 1-0 victory Saturday.

Lindauer talks Ohio State Invite, season goals

Notre Dame swim and dive was back in action this week. The swimmers traveled to the Ohio State Invitational and divers went down south for the Texas Diving Invitational. The team’s performance this weekend pleased head coach Chris Lindauer, as several swimmers posted top times and podium finishes. The four-day ordeal was a fitting preview for the schedule of ACCs and NCAAs that will take place later this season.

Belles split pair of nonconference games

On Thursday and Sunday, the Saint Mary’s basketball team split a pair of non-conference games, ultimately moving to 3-2 on the season. The Belles slammed Illinois Tech 82-66 on Thursday night but lost to Defiance 70-60 on Sunday. 

Gameday Gallery: Notre Dame vs Boston College

‘You can really see that love we have for each other’: Irish ride stellar start on senior day

As Notre Dame struggled through its first month of the season, the biggest criticism of the team was the lack of an identity. First-year head coach Marcus Freeman has talked about this all season, and perhaps nothing stood out more today.

Key moments of the game: Notre Dame versus Boston College

No. 18 Notre Dame dominated the Boston College Eagles this afternoon in their home finale and senior day, securing the win in a  44-0 blowout. Here are five key moments of the game that contributed to the Irish’s victory in the 27th meeting of the two teams. 

Senior Day Irish Insider: Boston College

Keys to Victory: Notre Dame v. BC

Keys to victory versus Boston College

The Irish are coming off of their first four game win streak of the season, and they will look to extend their late season surge with a win against Boston College on senior day. Here are the keys to an Irish victory this Saturday against the Eagles.

Observer staff predicts Notre Dame vs. Boston College

Notre Dame faces Boston College to conclude their home schedule on Saturday as double-digit favorites. The Observer Sports Staff provides their picks for the chilly showdown.

Hart overcomes adversity, leads on and off field for Irish program

On Saturday afternoon, senior cornerback Cam Hart and his classmates will run out of the tunnel at Notre Dame Stadium. For many, it will be the last time they do so. For Hart, it’s a second straight week of high emotions surrounding game day. Just last weekend, Hart came back home to Baltimore when Notre Dame played Navy.

Dedication and focus: Foskey celebrates culture, learning to lead

At the close of the 2021 season, defensive end Isaiah Foskey opted to return to Notre Dame rather than head to the NFL. In January, Foskey gave several reasons why he intended to stay. 

‘For the Brotherhood’: Jayson Ademilola steps up for his teammates when they need him most

Graduate student defensive lineman Jayson Ademilola has been a huge part of the Irish defense the last two seasons, and he has found ways to make big plays at the most important of times this season. 

‘End of the day, it’s all love’: Justin Ademilola shines alongside twin

Since arriving on campus in 2018 Justin Ademilola has done nothing more than put in the work and carve out a spot on the Notre Dame football team. Arriving as a 3-star recruit from Jackson, New Jersey, he has found a consistent role on the team, using his versatility to appear in every game for the Irish over the last three years.

Braden Lenzy weathers change in up-and-down Notre Dame career

Braden Lenzy has seen many changes throughout his career at Notre Dame. From a change in offensive coordinator, to his own role in the offense and eventually a head coaching change, not much remains the same as it did when he first arrived on campus in 2018. 

Setting the ‘Golden Standard’: TaRiq Bracy makes his mark as a leader

As a high schooler in Milpitas, California, TaRiq Bracy strived to play on the biggest stage that college football had to offer. That’s why selecting a school became easy when Notre Dame came calling.

‘My heart was still at Notre Dame’: Griffith finds definitive role on Irish defense

Houston Griffith arrived in South Bend with high expectations. A top 100 national recruit, Griffith was the highest rated member of Notre Dame’s 2018 recruiting class. And after five seasons and one position change, Griffith has delivered on those expectations, developing into a lynchpin and model of consistency in a changing Irish secondary and defense.