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ND Softball: Team faces challenge in the Boilermakers

After a heartbreaking loss Tuesday that ended Notre Dame's 21-game home winning streak, the Irish hope to regain some momentum tonight against Purdue.

Prister: Football - Spring Fever (Mar. 31)

A team that has four quarterbacks has no quarterback.

Football: Spring Fever

Hockey: Tynan wins Rookie of the Year

Irish freshman center T.J. Tynan garnered another of what is sure to be many postseason awards Wednesday, winning the College Hockey News Rookie of the Year Award.

ND Women's Tennis: Irish assistant coach uses experience to help team

Under the lights in College Station, Texas, in the spring of 2009, junior Shannon Mathews — then just a freshman — took Notre Dame to where it had never been before: the semifinals of the NCAA championships. For third-year Irish assistant coach Julia Scaringe, that was the highlight of her coaching career.

Football announces new prices

Notre Dame announced game times and ticket prices Wednesday for the 2011 football season.

SMC Tennis: Albion sweeps doubles pairings to beat Saint Mary's

In Saint Mary's MIAA opener Tuesday, Albion College held the edge in doubles play, finishing 3-0 in deciding sets in singles' play to earn a 7-2 victory over the Belles (5-5, 0-1).

Baseball: Big inning 'bonanza'

For the majority of the current season, Irish coach Mik Aoki has called for his team to produce at the plate in timely situations. He got his wish Tuesday night, even if it was only for one inning.

ND Softball: Broncos claim win over ND

The weather was not the only thing cold for the Irish on Tuesday, as their struggle to generate offense resulted in a 3-2 loss to Western Michigan on their home turf. The loss snapped Notre Dame's 21-game home winning streak, the fifth longest in the nation.

Men's Lacrosse: Irish remember trip to Japan last summer

Rattling off win after win, the No. 2 Irish appear to have avoided any title game hangover, a feat due at least in part to the team's early offseason trip.

SMC Softball: Belles take two from Manchesterr

Saint Mary's put on a strong showing against Manchester Tuesday, winning 10-5 and 12-4 in a double header to bring the Belles' record to 10-3 on the season.

Baseball: Hitting woes cost Irish yet another close loss

The bug has caught the Irish again — an epidemic that has soured solid Notre Dame pitching performances thus far this season.

Final Four Bound

DAYTON, Ohio — They donned their new caps, pulled their new T-shirts over their green jerseys and danced the Irish jig with their fans.

ND Softball: Irish look to extend win streak

After several weeks of road trips left the Irish less than satisfied, it's safe to say that the team is happy to be competing at home this week as it takes on Western Michigan tonight.

SMC Tennis: Belles face Albion in hopes of continuing streak

The weather isn't the only thing heating up in South Bend.

SMC Softball: Belles maintain winning record despite 8-0 loss

The Belles suffered a tough 8-0 loss at Bethel Monday, bringing their record on the season to 8-3. "Every loss is a tough loss for us," junior infielder Kate Mitchell said. "Bethel is always a good game and tonight we just could not produce runs on offense."

Fencing: ND coach: 'It's a great day'

After four frenzied days of competition at the NCAA championships, Irish coach Janusz Bednarski could finally reflect on his team's season, which ended in a national title.

Men's Tennis: No. 25 Notre Dame defeats USF, Dayton

The No. 25 Irish made quick work of two opponents Sunday, earning back-to-back victories over No. 50 South Florida and Dayton at home.

Women's Rowing: Irish take three races at regatta

Notre Dame and Indiana split six races Sunday in Indianapolis, denying Purdue and Eastern Michigan any victories. The Irish won the first and second varsity four races, and took the third varsity eight, while the Hoosiers were victorious in the first and second varsity eight races, as well as the novice eight.

Football: QB battle continues to heat up

If there was one conclusion to be made from Saturday's practice inside the Loftus Sports Center, it was that the quarterback competition is far from settled. Junior Dayne Crist, freshmen Tommy Rees and Andrew Hendrix and early enrollee Everett Golson all participated equally in quarterback drills — just as Irish coach Brian Kelly drew it up.