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ND Volleyball: Campaign concludes with a loss

Every year Irish coach Debbie Brown schedules a non-conference match at the end of the Big East championship for a little competitive practice before tournament time. But without a spot in the tournament this year, a 3-0 defeat at the hands of Dayton on Friday was all the Irish had to show for the extra game.

Hendrix seizes rare opportunity

STANFORD, Calif. — When Irish sophomore quarterback Tommy Rees took a hard hit on Notre Dame's first play from scrimmage Saturday, Andrew Hendrix was standing nearby Irish coach Brian Kelly with his helmet in hand. Seconds later, Hendrix was taking a snap from senior center Mike Golic, Jr.

Notre Dame Report Card: Stanford

See how The Observer's beat writers graded Notre Dame's performance at Stanford. Click the image at right to enlarge.

Farmer: I told you so: quarterbacks don't matter (Nov. 29)

STANFORD, Calif. — This column seems very familiar. In fact, above it could sit a sentence in italics: "Editor's note: This column originally ran online at ndsmcobserver.com Monday, August 22." That column's title still rings true: "Kelly's quarterback announcement doesn't matter."

ND Women's Basketball: Last second magic

With less than a second left, Notre Dame senior guard Natalie Novosel scored the game-winning basket from the free-throw line, and the Irish beat Duke 56-54 in the Championship game of the Junkanoo Jam in the Bahamas on Saturday night.

Abromaitis to miss season

Notre Dame fifth-year forward Tim Abromaitis injured his ACL during practice today and will be out for the rest of the year.

Staff Predictions: Stanford

Allan Joseph

Week Eleven: Boston College

On an emotional night for its seniors, Notre Dame gutted out a close 16-14 victory over determined underdog Boston College, utilizing staunch defense and three field goals from fifth-year kicker David Ruffer.

ND Women's Basketball: Irish fall to No. 1 team in final

After advancing easily into the final round of the Preseason WNIT, outscoring their opponents by a combined 140 points in three games, the Irish came up short against Baylor 94-81 in Sunday's championship game.

Men's Basketball: Irish capture victory in final game of Abromaitis' suspension

Irish coach Mike Brey said he was worried about getting through the first four games without his top returning scorer.

Men's Interhall: Dillon defeats Sorin 19-14 in title game

Another interhall championship game between Sorin and Dillon. Another close finish at Notre Dame Stadium. But this time, Dillon finished on top, 19-14.

Women's Interhall: McGlinn captures title with 13-6 win over Chaos

In a matchup of high-powered offensives, defense proved to be the deciding factor as No. 6 McGlinn's defense slowed No. 1 Cavanaugh's passing attack to claim the women's interhall championship, 13-6.

SMC Swimming and Diving: Seniors lead charge in sixth-place finish

Though Saint Mary's came up short at this weekend's two-day Patrick Woehnker Invitational at Wabash College, Belles upperclassmen won points for the team with strong individual performances and the team placed sixth out of seven.

Men's Interhall: Dillon defeats Sorin 19-14 in title game

Another interhall championship game between Sorin and Dillon. Another close finish at Notre Dame Stadium. But this time, Dillon finished on top, 19-14.

Fencing: Irish open 2011-2012 season at Penn State

The Irish kicked off their campaign for the national title this weekend at Penn State's Garrett Open in State College, Penn.

Notre Dame Report Card: Boston College

See how The Observer's beat writers graded Notre Dame's performance against Boston College. Click on the image at right to enlarge.

Poor field position doesn't cost Irish

When Boston College senior punter Ryan Quigley pinned Notre Dame at its own five-yard line in the first quarter, it was an exceptional kick. When Quigley made the Irish start at their own three-yard line on his next punt, it was a trend. After Notre Dame started its fifth drive inside its own 10-yard line, it had become standard.

ND Cross Country: Irish seek success in championships

Both the Irish men's and women's teams will race for the national title in the NCAA championships on Monday at Indiana State in Terre Haute, Ind. They are both making at-large appearances in 31-team fields.

SMC Basketball: Belles incur two losses over weekend

RB Wood earns 1,000-yard season

Irish junior running back Cierre Wood eclipsed the 1,000-yard mark for rushing with a two-yard plunge late in the fourth quarter Saturday. Wood became Notre Dame's 16th back to achieve the feat and the first since Darius Walker in 2006.