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Gans: Big Ten teams disappoint in 2012 (Sept. 25)

Say that it's because of some tough out-of-conference games. Blame the NCAA sanctions. Cite the shift in demographics from the Midwest to other areas of the nation.

Men's Interhall: Green Wave grabs defensive victory from St. Ed's

The anticipated defensive showdown between Fisher and St. Edward's certainly lived up to the hype, as the Green Wave (1-0) emerged with a 6-2 victory in a scrappy, low-scoring game.

Women's Interhall: Opening drive secures Lyons win

Lyons' opening-drive touchdown proved to be just enough to defeat Badin, as the Lyonites earned a 6-0 win Sunday.

Defense handles Michigan, forces turnovers

Against a team that has found about every possible way to beat Notre Dame over the past three years, one with a dynamic threat on offense, the No. 11 Irish put forth a stellar defensive performance to capture a 13-6 win Saturday.

SMC Cross Country: Biek leads team at Jamboree

Saint Mary's finished sixth in a field of nine teams at the MIAA Jamboree this weekend.

SMC Tennis: Campbell happy with play

In their only competition of the fall season, the Belles proved they could perform well at all levels with a successful showing at the MIAAFlighted Tournament in Kalamazoo, Mich., on Saturday.

DeFranks: Notre Dame overcomes Michigan - finally (Sept. 24)

The ghosts are gone. The demons have been exorcised. The curse has been lifted. Finally.

ND Women's Soccer: Youngsters take a big step

The "Baby Irish" took another step toward maturity this weekend.

SMC Volleyball: Belles split results over weekend

This weekend, the Belles split two conference matchups, going 1-1 on the weekend in the MIAA. On Friday, the team dominantly defeated conference rival Olivet 3-0, but lost 3-2 to Alma in heartbreaking fashion Saturday.

Men's Soccer: Nobody's perfect

Until Saturday, the No. 2 Irish had only known perfection, but after a trip to Louisville for the squad's Big East opener, the Irish now know defeat, losing to the Cardinals 2-1.

Week 4: Michigan

On a cool night at Notre Dame Stadium, No. 11 Notre Dame's defense finally removed a massive weight from its collective shoulders by keeping Michigan senior quarterback Denard Robinson out of the end zone and causing six turnovers as the Irish defeated the No. 18 Wolverines 13-6.

Robinson struggles in loss

The Irish defense forced Michigan senior quarterback Denard Robinson into four interceptions and one fumble while also sacking him three times.

SMC Soccer: Belles fall for first time this season

The Belles lost their first game of the season as they fell 2-1 to Alma on Saturday afternoon in Alma, Mich.

SMC Golf: Poor weather befuddles Belles

Playing their second MIAA conference round in rainy conditions, the Belles finished in fourth place in the Alma Jamboree on Saturday at Pine River Country Club in Alma, Mich.

ND Volleyball: Irish get first win against top-20 team

After failing to secure victories in their first four matches against top-20 opponents this season, the Irish succeeded on their fifth try, knocking off No. 10 Louisville on Sunday in five sets at Louisville. The win snapped the Cardinals' ten-match winning streak and marked the first time Notre Dame has defeated a top-ten team since the Irish beat Stanford in 2009. On Friday, the team claimed a victory as well, taking its Big East opener at Cincinnati 3-2 (19-25, 25-21, 21-25, 25-20, 16-14).

Rapid reaction: Notre Dame 13, Michigan 6

SMC Volleyball: Belles prepare to host Olivet, Alma

Following a close five-set win Tuesday, Saint Mary's moved closer to a tough weekend in MIAA volleyball. On Friday, the Belles will host conference rival Olivet. Following the conclusion of that match, the team will have less than 24 hours of rest before hosting Alma on Saturday in another MIAA matchup.

SMC Golf: Comets lead Saint Mary's by 14

The No. 15 Belles ended the opening day of conference play tied for third place in the MIAA with an overall score of 338, 14 shots behind the leader Olivet.

Men's Soccer: Irish kick off conference play

National rankings. Undefeated record. Golden goals. For everything the No. 3 Irish have done so far this season, the squad has yet to embark on one gauntlet: conference play.

SMC Cross Country: Belles host MIAA Jamboree

Saint Mary's will have the rare opportunity to compete on its home soil this weekend when it hosts the MIAA Jamboree on Friday afternoon.