SMC Tennis: Coming off split, Belles travel to take on Albion
Coming off a split-decision in its doubleheader against No. 9 regionally-ranked Wheaton and Judson in Hanover Park, Ill., Saint Mary's looks to beat Albion tonight in an MIAA match.
Coming off a split-decision in its doubleheader against No. 9 regionally-ranked Wheaton and Judson in Hanover Park, Ill., Saint Mary's looks to beat Albion tonight in an MIAA match.
Returning to Arlotta Stadium after four games on the road, the No. 6 Irish scored nine consecutive goals over a 16-minute stretch to overcome a sluggish start and outlast Louisville 13-11 in their Big East conference-opener Saturday.
Due to a strong showing from their pitching staff and timely hitting throughout the weekend, the Irish swept Pittsburgh in a perfect 3-0 start to conference play.
The Irish captured third place in the NCAA championships Sunday in Columbus, Ohio, finishing behind Ohio State and Princeton. Notre Dame failed to defend its 2011 national championship.
For the second tournament in a row, Notre Dame found itself in the middle of the pack, watching Alabama claim the title at the Linger Longer Invitational in Greensboro, Ga. The Irish finished in sixth place in the 12-team field. The Crimson Tide shot a dominating 26-under par over the three rounds, outpacing second-place Georgia by three strokes. The Irish combined to shoot an 18-over par (882 strokes), just three shots behind fifth-place Kentucky.
After falling 5-2 in its opening contest, Saint Mary's responded with a dominant performance, shutting out North Park in a 4-0 win in the second game of the doubleheader.
Both Irish squads were able to make a dominant impression in their first outdoor meet of the season, winning the Victor Lopez Invitational in Houston at Rice University.
Raleigh, N.C. - No double-doubles, no highlight-reel baskets and no exciting lead changes. No. 4 Notre Dame's 79-35 victory over No. 21 St. Bonaventure in the semifinals of the NCAA tournament's Raleigh Regional was simply a casual, dominant defensive performance from the opening tip.
Even though Saint Mary's was not able to overcome regionally-ranked Wheaton, the Belles were able to shine in their second match of the weekend, beating Judson 7-2.
In their Big East Conference opener, the No. 6 Irish beat Rutgers 12-9 at Arlotta Stadium on Sunday to win their fifth-consecutive game.
Despite the absence of sophomore Britney Sanders - the No. 4 singles player who secured the lone singles point for the Irish in their last match - No. 17 Notre Dame cruised to a 7-0 shutout home victory over Big East opponent Marquette on Sunday.
Notre Dame officially ended its season Saturday, closing out one of the best years in school history. The Irish finished 6-4 in dual meets, won their fifth Big East conference title and added individual accomplishments across the board.
Raleigh, N.C. - Notre Dame took the opportunity to test its bench in its 79-35 win over St. Bonaventure on Sunday, qualifying for the Elite Eight, while several nonstarters received significant playing minutes, a rarity in Sweet 16 competition.
For the first time since its 18-14 loss to Florida State in December's Champs Sports Bowl, Notre Dame suited up in full pads for Saturday's practice. And all eyes were on the quarterbacks - all four of them.
Coming off strong performances in the Big East indoor championships and the NCAA indoor championships, the Irish prepare to leave the comforts of enclosure tracks behind and venture outside.
After a tough loss to rival Michigan on Wednesday, the Irish look to bounce back against Big East opponent Marquette on Sunday.
The second season begins now.
After one day of competition at the NCAA championships in Columbus, Ohio, the No. 4 women's squad has positioned themselves in first place, tied with No. 5 Penn State and No. 1 Ohio State with 51 points.
After a tough 9-0 to Indiana Wesleyan, Saint Mary's looks to strike back in a doubleheader against Wheaton College and Judson. Belles coach Dale Campbell said the Belles (6-3, 1-0 MIAA) have put the loss behind them and the team will be prepared for the match Saturday.
Notre Dame will aim to continue its fast start to the season with a packed weekend when it participates in two different competitions in two locations over the weekend.