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Prister: Future looks bright despite NCAA loss

By The Observer · Monday, March 19, 2012

GREENSBORO, N.C. - Every story has its parts. And for Notre Dame's basketball program, the story is just beginning. Friday's loss to Xavier was a heartbreaking way to end the season and another semifinals loss in the Big East tournament did little to show any marked improvement or progress in the program. But this story is not over.

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Baseball: Home opener gives Connaughton first start

By The Observer · Monday, March 19, 2012

Transitioning from the hardwood to the baseball diamond, freshman right-handed pitcher Pat Connaughton will take the mound for the first time in his Notre Dame baseball career Tuesday against Eastern Michigan. It will also be the home opener for the Irish (10-7), after coming off a spring break trip where the team traveled to Baton Rouge, La., and San Antonio.

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SMC Softball: Belles open season with win streak

By The Observer · Monday, March 19, 2012

The Belles emerged from their season-opening spring trip to Fort Myers, Fla., as a strong contender for the MIAA season championship. The squad finished 9-1 in 10 games crammed into five days, matching their 9-1 starts in 2007 and 2009.

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Men's Basketball: Irish fall out of NCAA tournament

By The Observer · Monday, March 19, 2012

GREENSBORO, N.C. - With 12 minutes left in Notre Dame's season-ending loss Friday, sophomore guard Eric Atkins sank a 3-pointer to give the Irish a 10-point lead over Xavier. With 2.8 seconds left, Atkins sank a free throw, which he thought would cut Notre Dame's deficit to one.

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Women's Lacrosse: Irish sweep spring break roadtrip

By The Observer · Monday, March 19, 2012

In their first three true road games of the season - all coming in a week-long stretch - the Fighting Irish played the part of battle-tested road warriors. No. 7 Notre Dame captured a 14-11 road win at Boston University on March 10 before defeating Yale on March 13, 15-9, and No. 16 Cornell on Saturday in Florida, 17-13.

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Hockey: Disappointing losses end NCAA hopes

By The Observer · Monday, March 19, 2012

A season that began with a preseason No. 1 ranking and a brand-new arena ended with a thud in the second round of the CCHA playoffs when No. 19 Notre Dame dropped 2-1 and 3-1 decisions to No. 2 Michigan on March 9 and 10.

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SMC Tennis: Belles head to Disney for spring break

By The Observer · Tuesday, March 6, 2012

With Mickey Mouse ears and bathing suits in tow, Saint Mary's is heading to Orlando, Fla. for its annual spring break training trip. The Belles (2-1) will compete in six matches starting March 11 and ending March 15.

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Baseball: Irish prepare for tough week in Baton Rouge

By The Observer · Tuesday, March 6, 2012

For most Notre Dame students, spring break is a time to head for warmer weather to rest and recharge. The Irish will indeed be heading south for break, but with nine tough games scheduled in as many days, it might not be a vacation.

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