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Liufau returns from injury, embraces leadership role, big moments

By Mannion McGinley · Friday, Nov. 18, 2022

In summer of 2021, no one could get enough of then-junior linebacker Marist Liufau. He had flashes of success in camp, became the talk of the town and was seemingly unblockable. Then, his season ended before it could start. Liufau suffered a broken ankle midway through camp, ultimately keeping him from a season’s worth of play. 

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Sun Belt to South Bend: Grupe embraces the Notre Dame experience

By Tyler Reidy · Friday, Nov. 18, 2022

Five years ago, Blake Grupe embarked on a challenge. Coming out of Sedalia, a mid-sized Missouri town, he accepted a walk-on offer to kick at Arkansas State. Now, with five seasons in Jonesboro behind him, Grupe is taking on the ultimate task: starting kicker at Notre Dame.

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Bauer inspires future of the program through grit and grace

By Madeline Ladd · Friday, Nov. 18, 2022

Graduate student linebacker and captain Bo Bauer has been a strong presence for the Irish throughout his four years at Notre Dame. Though a season-ending knee injury cut his gameplay prematurely, Bauer’s legacy surely will be remembered among the team and Irish fans. As an emotional leader of the team, Bauer has helped motivate and hold his teammates accountable in times of failure and doubt. 

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Ratigan continues father's legacy

By Mannion McGinley · Friday, Nov. 18, 2022

Conor Ratigan has been a walk-on at Notre Dame for all four years of his collegiate career. Now, the WOPU President has followed in his father’s footsteps both on and off the field to find himself graduating from Notre Dame. 

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Assaf takes on dual-athlete grind at Notre Dame

By Olivia Schatz · Friday, Nov. 18, 2022

Sam Assaf was not supposed to play football at Notre Dame, or football at all. Rather, Assaf played lacrosse at Amherst and transferred to Notre Dame with full intentions of continuing to play lacrosse. This was until the spring of his sophomore year, when his brother Mick Assaf convinced him to try out for the football team. 

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Strong start carries Irish to win against Southern Indiana

By Matthew Crow · Friday, Nov. 18, 2022

After opening the season with two tight victories, Notre Dame men's basketball sought a less stressful finish on Wednesday night against Southern Indiana in the opening game of the Gotham Classic. The Irish got just that, building a big first-half lead and holding on to earn an 82-70 win in Purcell Pavilion.

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Irish hockey faces road test at Ohio State

By Ryan Murphy · Friday, Nov. 18, 2022

With five of their six Big Ten league opponents ranked in NCAA hockey’s top 20, the #20 Notre Dame hockey team is no stranger to top-20 matchups. This weekend is no different, as the Irish travel to Columbus for a ranked battle with the #12/13 Ohio State Buckeyes. It is set to be an important series for both sides, as Ohio State tries to get back on track after being swept at Michigan State and Notre Dame looks to build off the momentum of last Saturday’s overtime win against Michigan.

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Irish ride balanced scoring attack in rout of Wildcats

By Lucia Aguzzi · Friday, Nov. 18, 2022

The Notre Dame women’s basketball team faced Northwestern on the road onWednesday night. It was an impressive performance for the squad as a whole. The collective efforts from both defense and offense helped the team emerge as winners 92-58, improving their season record to 3-0. 

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Irish volleyball look to tame Wolfpack in second meeting

By Tyler Reidy · Friday, Nov. 18, 2022

After a four-game homestand at Purcell Pavilion, Notre Dame volleyball is hitting the road once again on Saturday. The Irish will take a one-game excursion to Raleigh to face NC State for the second time in 13 days. Though Notre Dame has hosted all four North Carolina-based ACC schools, they have yet to visit the Tar Heel State. The Wolfpack, led by third-year head coach Luka Slabe, are 13-13 overall and 7-8 in ACC play. Meanwhile, Notre Dame is 9-16 overall and 4-11 within the conference under first-year head coach Salima Rockwell.

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Saints drop game to winless Jaguars

By Adam Akan · Friday, Nov. 18, 2022

The Holy Cross Saints came into Wednesday night’s game at McKenna Arena looking to rebound from four straight losses following a victory to begin the season. This would be the last game the Saints played at McKenna Arena in Notre Dame until December 10, with five straight games on the road approaching. The game would also represent the Saints’ third game of conference play in CCAC, in which they were winless thus far. Their opponent would be the Governors State Jaguars, a 0-5 team.

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Schatz: The 6,500 souls that built the 2022 Fifa World Cup

By Olivia Schatz · Friday, Nov. 18, 2022

The World Cup is back, and most soccer fans all over the world are excited for its return. For the first time in FIFA history, an Arab nation is hosting it. However, with this feat comes a very dark turn. Qatar won the bid over several other countries such as the U.S., Japan and South Korea. 

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