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SMC Golf: Belles look to maintain momentum at Invitational

After a record-breaking start to the spring season, No. 12 Saint Mary's will try to keep the ball rolling in Texas this week at the Southwestern Invitational.

ND Women's Tennis: Irish doubles continue to improve as team wins

The No. 19 Irish took down two rivals in the Eck Tennis Center this weekend as they beat Long Beach State Friday 5-2 and followed with a 6-1 victory over Texas A&M Saturday.

Myers: The better team comes out on top in Final Four (Apr. 4)

INDIANAPOLIS — It's pretty simple, really.

Men's Golf: Team struggles to place again

A trip to Baton Rouge for the LSU National Invitational proved frustratingly similar to many other tournaments for the Irish as they captured eighth place out of 12 teams with a three-day score of 53-over-par.

ND Women's Lacrosse: ND splits pair of games

The Irish got back to their winning ways in a victory over Rutgers Friday night, but lost to No. 4 Loyola Sunday in a close match.

Men's Lacrosse: Irish mount comeback win against Wildcats

As Irish players, coaches and fans milled about the turf of Arlotta Stadium after Saturday's game, Kool and the Gang's 1980s song "Celebration" blared from the loudspeakers, encapsulating the general sentiment after the Notre Dame's 12-8 win over Villanova.

Baseball: Irish finish series with Pittsburgh in winning fashion

Just as they have all season, the Irish found themselves in close games in their three-game series at Pittsburgh this weekend, dropping the first two games in one-run fashion, 6-5 and 3-2, and rallying late to take Sunday's series finale by the score of 8-6.

Football: Diaco's defense takes shape

Highlighted by a stretch of 13 consecutive quarters without allowing a touchdown, Notre Dame's defense responded well to incoming coordinator Bob Diaco's system in 2010. As the coaching staff evaluates talent for the 11 positions this spring, a number of battles have emerged for coveted playing time.

SMC Softball: Saint Mary's drops two contests to Alma

On a snow-flecked field in Michigan, the Belles dropped both games against conference juggernaut Alma Saturday, coming up short in consecutive hard-fought contests, 10-6 and 7-1.

Nothing to lose'

If Notre Dame is feeling the pressure leading up to its first Final Four appearance in a decade, against a top-ranked Connecticut team, Muffet McGraw and her squad aren't showing it.

SMC Softball: Belles begin conference season

When the Belles travel to perennial powerhouse Alma for their first conference game of the season this weekend, they hope to bring along their hot streak at the plate.

ND Softball: Johnson's grand slam secures win over Purdue

The bases were loaded, there were two outs and Purdue was mounting a sixth-inning comeback Thursday when Irish senior captain Heather Johnson hit a grand slam out of the park to secure a 7-5 Notre Dame victory over Purdue.

Men's Lacrosse: Still perfect

As the No. 2 Irish enter the second half of the regular season, they are focusing on winning one game at a time, starting with a victory over No. 8 Villanova Saturday.

Men's Tennis: Irish face non-conference

With the regular season slate winding down, each match takes on added importance for the Irish, who will play three solid opponents in a span of two days this weekend.

Baseball: Irish travel to face Pittsburgh

Along with several Major League teams taking the field for the first time at home, Pittsburgh welcomes Notre Dame in its conference home opener Friday. The Panthers will be looking for their first Big East win at Charles L. Cost Field, while the Irish hope to christen the facility with a loss on the strength of their pitchers.

ND Women's Tennis: Notre Dame excited to host double meets

Women's Golf: Irish hope momentum carries over to Athens

SMC Tennis: Belles hope to come out on top of close matches

Saint Mary's is counting on their hard work paying off this weekend when they face Trine and North Central at home.

Women's Lacrosse: Coyne hopeful for second half of season

Men's & Women's Track & Field: Irish set for Mike Poehlein

The Irish got over their opening season nerves last weekend and now will focus on inching toward the June nationals, starting with the Mike Poehlein Invitational in West Lafayette, Ind. this weekend.