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Women’s lacrosse dominates Robert Morris in second consecutive blowout

By Lauren Ryan · Thursday, March 26, 2026

Irish dominate with a 20-2 over Robert Morris after a strong conference victory against Florida State over the weekend.

Senior pitcher Callie Selner delivers a pitch March 28, 2013 against Defiance. Selner leads the Belles with a 2.62 ERA this season and will return to the mound today.

Saint Mary’s softball split in season home opener

By Claire Watson · Thursday, March 26, 2026

Belles softball celebrates home opener with annual Morgan's Message game.

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Baseball defeats Western Michigan in mercy rule

By Zachary Jones · Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Notre Dame baseball defeats Western Michigan in seven innings, earning a 14-3 victory.

Looking ahead: men’s lacrosse schedule preview

By Jack Muething · Wednesday, March 25, 2026

A glimpse into Notre Dame's remaining competitive games against conference and ranked opponents.

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Irish standouts take the field for Pro Day

By Ethan Laslo · Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Irish football players impress in Notre Dame’s NFL Pro Day ahead of the NFL draft in late April.

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Irish men’s tennis turns the tables

By Jacek Kawczynski · Tuesday, March 24, 2026

After stumbling in their matchups against Wake Forrest and NC State, the Irish looked strong against a solid Stanford squad.

Freshman Olympian Kruz Schembri shines for the Irish

By Chris Dailey · Tuesday, March 24, 2026

The Irish freshman finished second in men's epee with an impressive display at the 2026 NCAA Fencing Championships. And he is only getting started.

An ode to Olympic sports

By Chris Dailey · Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Under the current cash-grabbing model, universities are harmfully disregarding the fundamental purpose of collegiate athletics.

Ahmed Hesham takes home gold in the individual saber competition

By Payton Dymek · Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Winning his first NCAA individual title on Sunday, Irish fencer Ahmed Hesham capped a dominant sophomore campaign.

How sweet it is: Irish women’s basketball topples Buckeyes to return to Sweet 16

By Ben Hicks · Monday, March 23, 2026

Hannah Hidalgo led Notre Dame to its fifth straight Sweet Sixteen appearance with a 26-point, 13-rebound, 8-steal performance in Monday's 83-73 win at Ohio State.

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Champions and friends: Ivey and McGuff square off with Sweet Sixteen at stake

By Ben Hicks · Monday, March 23, 2026

Niele Ivey and Kevin McGuff were both integral members of Notre Dame's 2001 National Championship team. On Monday, they will square off with a spot in the Sweet Sixteen at stake.

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No. 6 Notre Dame to face No. 3 Ohio State with Sweet 16 on the line

By Ben Hicks · Monday, March 23, 2026

Notre Dame and Ohio State will tip-off at 4 p.m. with a spot in the Sweet Sixteen at stake.

Notre Dame faces SMU in a fierce matchup

By Katelyn Huber · Monday, March 23, 2026

Notre Dame women's tennis falls short against SMU.

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Offensive power allows the Irish to sweep the Tigers

By Zachary Jones · Monday, March 23, 2026

Notre Dame's offensive drive was the key to taking three wins against Clemson in their first ACC play.

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Irish women’s basketball advances to second round of NCAA Tournament

By Nikki Stachurski · Monday, March 23, 2026

Notre Dame advances in the NCAA tournament in hopes of making it past the Sweet Sixteen moving forward.

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Men’s basketball graduate Carson Towt signs with Indianapolis Colts

By Jocelyn Fulcher · Friday, March 20, 2026

Towt earns an NFL contract despite having no football experience.

Sheahan’s first hockey season garners mixed results

By Nikki Stachurski · Friday, March 20, 2026

Although the record didn’t show it, Notre Dame hockey made measurable strides in coach Brock Sheahan’s first year.

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Irish women’s basketball heads to Columbus for NCAA Tournament

By Ben Hicks · Friday, March 20, 2026

After a hot finish to the season, Hannah Hidalgo leads Notre Dame into the NCAA Tournament.

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Laslo: A March Madness Breakdown

By Ethan Laslo · Thursday, March 19, 2026

The madness begins. Sports writer Ethan Laslo predicts the highs and lows he expects to see this March.

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Notre Dame baseball prepares for ACC home series opener against Clemson

By Zachary Jones · Thursday, March 19, 2026

Notre Dame seeks to start off its home conference campaign with a series win over No. 19 Tigers.

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Offseason is off to a rough start for Notre Dame men's basketball

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Former players gather to remember the life of Lou Holtz

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Lou Holtz’s visitation and funeral commemorates a life of ‘tough love’

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