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ND Women's Golf: Irish look to continue streak

Ashley Armstrong has taken her game to another level this spring, and it's elevating her team to new heights, too, as the No. 23 Irish head to Dallas for the DAC/SMU Invitational this weekend.

Bernard: Irish still have a ton to prove (April 5)

SMC Softball: Belles drop doubleheader but look to bounce back

After a win last week, Saint Mary's dropped both games of a doubleheader to Anderson on Thursday, losing 7-2 in the first game and 6-5 in nine innings in the second.

ND Softball: Irish hope to protect top spot in Big East

The Irish, fresh off the program's 1000th all-time win, return home to face Villanova in a three-game weekend series beginning Saturday.

Women's Lacrosse: Notre Dame eyes road trip

No. 6 Notre Dame will look to extend its best start in program history when it travels south to face Louisville and Cincinnati in a pair of conference games this weekend.

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ND Women's Soccer: Notre Dame to engage in weekend contests

Notre Dame will host the Mexico Under-20 team in an international friendly today in its third match of the 2013 spring season. Notre Dame will also entertain Iowa, IPFW and Grand Valley State in a four-team event Saturday.

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Baseball: Strong rotation leads Irish into weekend

While the professionals have just begun their season, No. 20 Notre Dame is entering the heart of its schedule as it prepares to face Villanova in a three-game series this weekend at Frank Eck Stadium.

Green: A fitting end to the Madness (April 5)

As college hoops faithful convene for Final Four festivities, all eyes will be on Atlanta this weekend. But while these fans gather around the television in their living rooms, in their favorite sports bars or, if they're lucky enough, in the Georgia Dome, they will also celebrate and reflect on the past five months of college basketball. Oh, what a season it has been.

Baseball: Mancini clinches victory

Scoring came at a premium Wednesday night in a pitchers' duel at Frank Eck Stadium, with No. 20 Notre Dame ultimately pulling out a late-inning 3-1 victory over Valparaiso.

ND Softball: Irish sweep Big East matchup

In a sweep against Georgetown on Tuesday, the Irish claimed both first place in the Big East and their 1000th and 1001st wins in program history.

SMC Tennis: Belles roll into Olivet match

The Belles rolled to two straight wins last week, closely defeating St. Francis 5-4 Friday and dominating Trine the following day 6-3 to break even at a 4-4 record.

Football: Safety first

Last year, Matthias Farley was just a wide receiver who liked to hit people. But after a frenetic season in which he was switched to defense and thrusted into a starting role, the junior is now the most seasoned safety on the Irish roster.

SMC Softball: Momentum propels Belles forward

After a victorious home stand, the Belles will head on the road again to play Anderson.

SMC Softball: Belles sweep Defiance

ND Women's Tennis: ND rights ship against Eagles

After big losses to No. 8 Michigan on March 27 and No. 25 Tulsa on Saturday, the No. 21 Irish got back in the win column with a 6-1 victory at Marquette on Tuesday.

Men's Lacrosse: Scioscia leads offense in rout

Junior attack John Scioscia scored a career-high six goals as No. 4 Notre Dame utilized a dominating second quarter to power itself to a 17-5 win over Marquette in the teams' first ever meeting Tuesday evening.

Robison: Recommiting to the Orioles (April 4)

Last year, I gave up early. As an Orioles fan, I had grown accustomed to seeing a surprisingly good team take the field in Camden Yards during April and May every year, only to watch them fall precipitously to the bottom of the AL East standings.

Men's Tennis: Singles deliver victory

Forced to play indoors due to frigid temperatures, the Irish nevertheless defeated Ball State 5-2 in Muncie, Ind., on Monday.