Hockey: ND opens series with shutout loss on road
The Irish fell to Michigan 4-0 Thursday night in the first of a two-game series.
The Irish fell to Michigan 4-0 Thursday night in the first of a two-game series.
124 pounds: Jack Lally vs. Steven Rivera
Saint Mary's hung with No. 11 Calvin early but could not keep pace with the Knights' record-setting shooting and fell 86-70 in the semifinals of the MIAA tournament Thursday. The loss effectively ended the Belles' season, barring a surprise at-large selection for the NCAA Tournament.
No. 31 Notre Dame will have a busy weekend, as the Irish host Michigan State Saturday before a home doubleheader with Wisconsin and Toledo Sunday.
The Belles take on North Central College Sunday in their first away match and final tune-up before their annual spring break trip.
Sometimes the "science" in "sweet science" goes out the window and chance takes over.
Outweighing most of his competition by about 20 pounds, one would think Will Burroughs would be able to stomach a punch or two as he pursues his third straight heavyweight championship. Not quite.
Months after Mike Sayles broke his fibula, tibia and ankle less than three weeks before the start of Bengal Bouts during his sophomore year, he still felt a lingering pain that went far beyond his right leg.
Nick Ponzio's four years as a boxer have taught him that what a fighter does outside the ring matters a lot more than what he does inside it. The senior from Dallas, Texas, made living that message his mission as a Bengal Bouts captain.
Every time one of the 188 boxers in this year's Bengal Bouts throws a punch, there is an impact.
The No. 3 Irish will look to avoid a letdown after beating then-No. 2 Duke 11-7 to start the season as they take on Penn State Sunday in the team's home opener.
No. 7 Notre Dame will travel to South Orange, N.J., to take on Seton Hall Saturday in the team's final regular-season road game.
The Irish ended their recent skid Wednesday with a big win over No. 16 Pittsburgh but will have to break another losing streak on the road Saturday at No. 13 Georgetown.
While their season hit a dead end the last few weekends, the Irish at least have a chance to derail their archrival's post-season plans.
The Irish bounced back a week after a heartbreaking double-overtime loss to Louisville, upsetting No. 16 Pittsburgh (21-7, 10-5 Big East) 68-53 at the Purcell Pavilion.
The No. 7 Irish have been on a tear lately, and it did not stop Wednesday, as they swept No. 17 Ohio State 7-0.
Saint Mary's continues its postseason journey tonight with a trip to Calvin for the semifinal round of the MIAA tournament.
Many little girls dream of being a princess, owning a pony or of becoming just like their moms. For junior pitcher Jody Valdivia, the dream was quite different.
The Irish return from Long Island undefeated following their season-opening victory against Hofstra yesterday. The Irish fought through the rain and cold to emerge ahead of the Pride by a single goal, 13-12.
Sunday marked a first in Notre Dame women's tennis history as they upset the top ranked team in the country, Northwestern. This afternoon marks their first match after the historic win, as the Irish will try to keep their momentum going and avoid a letdown after such a monumental victory.