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ND Women's Soccer: Roccaro's goal beats Syracuse

For the second straight game, No. 24 Notre Dame struggled to score until the end of the game. But, for the second straight game, the Irish only needed one goal to win, as they defeated Syracuse 1-0 in the quarterfinals of the Big East conference championship on Sunday at Alumni Stadium.

Monaco: Harden moves one season too soon (Oct. 29)

Pack up the razors and the shaving cream, because the Beard is going to Houston.

Week 8: Oklahoma

NORMAN, Okla. - With the game and national championship implications on the line, Irish coach Brian Kelly placed his trust on the arm of Everett Golson. The sophomore heaved a strike through the chilly Oklahoma air to freshman receiver Chris Brown, who pulled it in for a 50-yard gain.

ND Women's Golf: Sandy shortens tournament

In a fight against time and the elements, the No. 19 Irish were able to clinch the fifth spot at The Landfall Tradition after 18 holes of golf, after which the tournament was cancelled due to the heavy rainfall of Hurricane Sandy. 

ND Women's Soccer: Bohaboy's game-winner propels team forward

Notre Dame entered its Big East championship quarterfinal match against Syracuse on Sunday already boasting a share of the Big East National Division title. It would not have done so, however, without a certain sophomore forward.

Men's Basketball: Irish start strong in exhibition game

Returning all five starters from last season, No. 23 Notre Dame didn't miss a beat. Senior forward Jack Cooley and junior guards Jerian Grant and Eric Atkins combined for 57 points on 21-for-28 shooting as the Irish cruised to a 111-52 victory over Division II Quincy at the Purcell Pavilion.

Fencing: Irish take down defending national champions

The Irish opened the Castellan Family Fencing Center with a bang Saturday, as both the men's and the women's squads topped the defending national champions Ohio State in an exhibition match, with wins of 60-37 and 60-51, respectively.

Men's Swimming and Diving: Irish take two dual-meet wins

Notre Dame won two dual meets over the weekend, taking down Oakland (Mich.) in Rochester, Mich., on Friday night before winning at Michigan State in East Lansing, Mich., on Saturday.

ND Volleyball: Irish continue streak with wins

Notre Dame concluded a dominant and undefeated month of October with victories over Pittsburgh and USF on Friday and Sunday, respectively, and extended its winning streak to eight games in the Big East. The team's last loss came Sept. 29 at home against Marquette.

Hockey: Irish take two victories

No. 9 Notre Dame had the upper hand in the Upper Peninsula over the weekend, claiming two road wins over No. 16 Northern Michigan to start their last season in the CCHA on the right note.

Irish defense displays resiliency against Jones

NORMAN, Okla. - Since day one, the Notre Dame defense has adopted a bend-but-don't-break defensive philosophy. Against the most explosive offense they have seen all year, the Irish stuck to their guns.

Fencing: Buckeyes to challenge squad

After winning multiple national titles in recent years the Irish now have a championship-caliber facility in which to train and compete.

SMC Soccer: Belles fall after weather delay

After a weather delay of more than 90 minutes, the Belles suffered a 2-0 loss to Hope on Thursday night in a pivotal conference contest.

ND Women's Soccer: ND to host Orange in tourney

After clinching a share of the Big East National Division regular-season title with a double-overtime 1-0 win over DePaul on Friday in Chicago, No. 24 Notre Dame will host Syracuse in the Big East tournament's quarterfinal round.

Cross Country: Irish enter Big East Championships in New York

The Irish begin the championship season Friday as both the men's and women's squads travel to New York with hopes of taking home a Big East title.

ND Volleyball: Big East foes to test Irish win streak

Notre Dame will put its six-game winning streak on the line this weekend as it hosts Pittsburgh and South Florida in Big East action.

Men's Soccer: Division title up for grabs

It all boils down to this. Four teams. One identical record. One division title on the line. And it all will be decided in one day.

Men's Interhall: Fisher and Carroll battle for playoff berth

Joseph: Kelly's program has evolved (Oct. 26)

We said it for last year's USC contest, this year's Michigan game and just two weeks ago against Stanford. But this time, it's really true - at least for a few weeks. It's the biggest game of Irish coach Brian Kelly's career at Notre Dame.

BYU atmosphere impresses top RB recruit Folston

Notre Dame's ground-and-pound 17-14 victory over BYU last Saturday served as the backdrop to an eventful recruiting weekend for the Irish recruiting staff. The Irish hosted several current and future commits and uncommitted recruits, with the highlight being 2013 running back prospect TareanFolston. Folston, a speedy back from Cocoa, Fla., is the No. 79 player in the country according to ESPN. The Irish already have a commitment at running back in the 2013 class from power back Jamel James, but Notre Dame recruiting expert Mike Frank said Folston and the Irish are a good fit.