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ND Women's Basketball: Irish sport swagger heading to Iowa

It's that time of year again. Bracketology is back. But the speculation can end, at least when it comes to first-round tournament matchups. 

Owens: Team needs a tournament win (March 22)

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ND Women's Swimming and Diving: Irish send six to championships

Fencing: Irish prepare for NCAA competition

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. 

Men's Tennis: Trojans steal the show in singles

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. 

Robison: Streaks revive NBA, NHL

Football: Irish start spring ball

Wednesday morning marked the start of spring practice, but injuries are already on the mind of Irish coach Brian Kelly.

Men's Lacrosse: Saving the day

After playing four straight games decided by one goal, the No. 3 Irish were able to buck the trend and cruise to a surprisingly easy victory over No. 8 Ohio State, winning 9-4.

Robison: Streaks revive NBA, NHL

Robison: Streaks revive NBA, NHL

SMC Golf: Belles learn from loss

Though Saint Mary's finished last out of the six teams at the competitive George Fox Invitational, held Friday and Saturday at Westlake Village Golf Course in Peoria, Ariz., the Belles still gained much-needed momentum moving forward.

Fencing: Irish dominate regional

The Irish completed another stepping stone in their pursuit of a ninth NCAA title, turning in a dominating performance at the NCAA Midwest Regional meet March 9 and 10.

Men's Lacrosse: Irish continue tough stretch

Coming off three straight overtime games, No. 3 Notre Dame takes on No. 8 Ohio State today in Arlotta Stadium, its fifth game against a top-10 opponent.

SMC Tennis: Belles stifled by weather

Although the Belles came back rejuvenated from their week-long spring training in Orlando, they will have to wait a few days to put their additional energy to use.

Hefferon: First-round games deserve holiday (March 20)

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SMC Softball: Belles go .500 over break

Saint Mary's won five of ten games last week in a spring break tournament in Fort Myers and Cape Coral, Fla. The Belles started off their first day without any wins, yet as the tournament progressed, their play strengthened.

Men's Tennis: Notre Dame hosts No. 2 USC

The No. 22 Irish return home tonight to host No. 2 USC, their highest-ranked opponent this season. Notre Dame (10-6) will play in their familiar indoor arena after a 2-1 weekend of outdoor play in Alabama over spring break.

Football: Back to work

After a tumultuous recruitment, a year on the sidelines and weeks of swirling rumors, the story of Gunner Kiel as a Notre Dame quarterback has officially come to a close.

Rowing: Notre Dame posts nine victories

In their season-opening appearance, the Irish finished last weekend with a total of nine victories at the Oak Ridge/Cardinal Invitational in Oak Ridge, Tenn.