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Fencing: ND finishes third in NCAA field

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After posting a third-place finish at the 2010 NCAA Championship and being the consensus top team in the nation for the better part of the season, most programs would call it another successful year. But after falling short two years in a row to Penn State on the final day of competition, the Irish left the strip with anything but satisfaction.


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Men's Swimming: Seniors lead ND to second in conference

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When the swimmers and divers get back in the pool for the start of the 2010 fall season, they will do so with the knowledge that they have some mighty big shoes to fill. This year's senior class, led by John Lytle and Andrew Hoffman, graduates as one of the most decorated and accomplished in program history.




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Women's Track: Top individual honors highlight ND season

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As a team the Irish may have struggled to bring home overall titles this season, finishing sixth at the Big East championships. But many athletes found success individually, setting new records along the way. With a season that extends into the summer, they also still have plenty of opportunity for further growth.


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SMC Golf: Belles poised for national title run

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Coming off yet another successful season that saw the program earn its second consecutive MIAA conference title, No. 5 Saint Mary's seems poised to earn a top-five finish in the NCAA Division III Championships.


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SMC Softball: Improved Belles reach playoff goal

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Entering the 2010 season, Belles coach Erin Sullivan expressed three challenges for her team to accomplish. Sullivan hoped to win 20 or more games, qualify for the MIAA tournament, and have a team grade point average of 3.3 or higher.










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Men's Soccer: Ties carry ND into NCAA

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Notre Dame began its 2009 season with a 1-0 exhibition win over Northwestern and ended it with a 3-1 loss to Northwestern in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. In between was an up-and-down season, but it proved momentous for the program in a number of ways.