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Tuesday, April 28, 2026
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Track and Field: Irish begin outdoor season

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As South Bend welcomes the first weekend of spring with a fresh snowfall, the track and field athletes will head down to Houston, Texas to kick off their outdoor season at the 31st annual Victor Lopez Invitational. 




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ND Women's Basketball: McBride shines in new role

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She was named the Big East tournament's Most Valuable Player as the Irish claimed their first conference title. She scored more than 20 points in each of Notre Dame's three wins over No. 3 Connecticut this season. She has emerged as a go-to player in the clutch.









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Fencing: Irish prepare for NCAA competition

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With individual titles and a ninth NCAA team title on their minds, twelve Notre Dame fencers will take to the strips this Thursday through Sunday at the NCAA championship in San Antonio, Texas, making it the sixth consecutive year the Fighting Irish have a dozen fencers in the meet. 


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Men's Tennis: Trojans steal the show in singles

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Hosting its toughest opponent this season, No. 27 Notre Dame fell to No. 3 USC, 6-1. The Irish (10-7) forced four three-set singles matches against a Trojans' lineup filled with nationally ranked players, but only Irish junior Ryan Bandy won his match at No. 6 singles against Trjoans sophomore Jonny Wang, 1-6, 6-3, 6-3.