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Fencing: Notre Dame prepares for home advantage

With the regular season coming to a close, the Irish will compete in their final dual meet of the season at the Notre Dame Duals on Saturday. Sophomore women's foil Madison Zeiss said the challenges the Irish will face this weekend provide a good measuring stick for both the No. 2 men's and No. 1 women's sides.

Men's Tennis: Irish face toughest competition of the season

The No. 25 Irish hit the road this weekend, traveling to Columbus, Ohio, to face No. 4 Ohio State. The Buckeyes (10-2) will be the highest ranked opponent Notre Dame (6-4) has faced this season.

Baseball: Irish prepare for celebrated pitcher

Like the many college students who flocked to New Orleans for Mardi Gras festivities, the Notre Dame baseball team will take a late-winter trip to New Orleans. Unlike other students, however, the Irish are not looking to revel in the city's vibrant nightlife. Instead, the Irish travel to the Big Easy looking to sweep a three-game weekend series with Tulane.

Hockey: Team travels to play key CCHA weekend series

No. 11 Notre Dame will face one of the toughest teams and venues in the country when it travels to Kalamazoo, Mich., this weekend for a two-game series with No. 7 Western Michigan at Lawson Arena.

ND Women's Tennis: Irish aim for momentum change in Bloomington

The Irish will try to bounce back from a two-loss weekend with tilts against Baylor on Saturday and Indiana on Sunday.

Gastelum: Exclusion sullies sports' shine (Feb. 22)

"In today's society, being different makes you brave. To overcome your fears, you must be strong and have faith in your purpose."

Men's Basketball: Rested and ready

After playing a pair of overtime thrillers last week, the No. 25 Irish could finally rest and recover.

Men's Lacrosse: Notre Dame set to play familiar opponent

Despite a successful 2012 season, No. 3 Notre Dame would like this weekend to go a little differently than it did last year.

ND Softball: Notre Dame takes competitive edge south

The Irish will travel to North Carolina this week for the second time this season. Notre Dame (4-5) will compete in the Pirate Invitational in Greenville, N.C., against Liberty, East Carolina and Fairfield.

ND Women's Basketball: Irish hit the road to play DePaul

No. 2 Notre Dame will not venture far from home to play DePaul in Chicago on Sunday. But though the drive is short, the Irish (24-1, 12-0 Big East) will face an unfriendly environment for this conference road game. The Blue Demons (18-8, 7-5) will defend their 14-1 record at home when Notre Dame arrives at the McGrath-Phillips Arena. The game could be quite a challenge for the Irish, coach Muffet McGraw said.

Fencing: Coccia finds parallels between his two teams

Junior sabreur Alex Coccia has had a busy career at Notre Dame, and he credits his first two collegiate seasons with helping make him the fencer and student he is today.  

Hartnett: Patrick could make history (Feb. 21)

Men's Lacrosse: Kavanagh supplies instant impact

ND Women's Basketball: Cable emerges as vital cog

At the start of the season, sophomore guard Madison Cable was one of the biggest unknowns on a Notre Dame team filled with numerous holes and question marks.

Bengal Bouts: Ring the bell

They practice for four grueling months to earn just a few minutes in the ring. The boxers who will fight Wednesday in the Bengal Bouts quarterfinals have one chance to win and stay in the tournament. Winning is thrilling, but losing after all that work can be a terrible disappointment. Bengal Bouts' service mission and close teamwork during training helps lessen the blow.

Lorton: Notre Dame will contend if they remain consistent (Feb. 20)

ND Softball: Buntin's bat leads steady Irish squad

Senior captain Amy Buntin is now a force for the Irish both with her bat and with her glove, but it hasn't always been this way.

Baseball: Irish settle into new season

Baseball fans that want to know what the game looks like from all angles should chat with Notre Dame senior Adam Norton.

Lorton: There's nothing like baseball (Feb. 20)

Club Sports: Synchronized swimming closes season

The Irish placed second over the weekend at their last competition of the season, the Tri-States Synchronized Skating Championships in Bowling Green, Ohio.