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Cave becomes mainstay on offensive line

For most high school football players, the recruiting process is full of difficult decisions. For senior center Braxston Cave, the decision was a no-brainer.

Football: Dealing with the Deacons

After dispatching Boston College, No. 3 Notre Dame will face its third and final ACC foe of the season when it welcomes Wake Forest on Saturday.

Fencing: Olympian leads squad

Individual glory was on the line this weekend as numerous Irish fencers participated in the North American Cup tournament in Virginia Beach, Va.

Gans: In defense of ties (Nov. 13)

Sunday, unlike normal, wasn't a particularly thrilling day in the NFL. We saw the last unbeaten team go down, which was exciting. Other than that game, however, only two of 11 games were wins decided by one possession.

Men's Interhall: Sorin narrowly beats Keough

BY CASEY KARNES Sports Writer

SMC Cross Country: Belles place 19th at regionals

Saint Mary's finished its season Saturday with a top-20 finish at the NCAA Division III Great Lakes Regionals at Yule Golf Course in Anderson, Ind.

Women's Interhall: McGlinn edges out Pangborn

By LESLEY STEVENSON Sports Writer

Men's Basketball: Irish fight past slow start to beat Monmouth

After a sluggish start, No. 20 Notre Dame's bench powered the Irish in the first half and helped the squad pull away from Monmouth, 84-57 on Monday night at Purcell Pavilion.

ND Women's Soccer: Freshman Thomas leads front line into tournament

In just her first season in an Irish uniform, freshman forward Crystal Thomas has already made quite a splash, garnering two Big East accolades in the process. At the Big East awards banquet Nov. 1, the conference named Thomas to the Big East all-rookie team and second-team all-conference.

Men's Soccer: Irish earn No. 1 seed for NCAA championship

The Irish made program history Monday when for the first time, they earned the No. 1 overall seed in the NCAA Championship.

ND Women's Basketball: Irish play in most unique setting yet

Irish junior forward Ariel Braker said she doesn't play much outdoor basketball - and not even a game on an aircraft carrier could convince this Michigan native that she should spend more time on the hardtop.

Gameday Grades: Boston College

See how The Observer's Notre Dame football writers graded the team in its 21-6 win over Boston College.

Men's Basketball: Irish take season opener despite poor shooting

From beyond the three-point line, Irish senior forward Jack Cooley stared down his defender, who dared him to shoot. The 6-foot-9 big man launched the first three-pointer of his career and nailed it.

Fencing: Kiefer takes silver in Virginia Beach

With one day remaining in the November North American Cup, Notre Dame fencers have already put up a strong showing.

ND Cross Country: Teams earn NCAA bids

Both Irish cross country teams went into the NCAA Great Lakes Regional meet looking for a top-two finish, which would automatically qualify them for next weekend's NCAA Championships in Louisville, Ky.

Men's Swimming: Team continues win streak

No. 18 Notre Dame kept its undefeated season going over the weekend, scoring a 176-124 victory over Pittsburgh on Friday evening before squeaking out a 155.5-145.5 victory over No. 23 Louisville at Rolfs Aquatic Center on Saturday.

Hockey: Irish fall to Eagles in Holy War

Chestnut Hill, Mass. - A year after a dramatic overtime goal lifted Notre Dame over Boston College, the No. 7 Irish could not overcome a poor second period in a 3-1 loss to the No. 1 Eagles on Friday in front of a sellout Conte Forum crowd.

ND Womens Swimming: ND splits meets over weekend

Observer Staff Report

Irish start with long drive

Men's Tennis: Irish dominate Invitational

The Irish finished their fall season on a high note, winning 20 of 26 singles matches and 10 of 15 doubles matches at the Tribe Invitational in Williamsburg, Va.