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SMC Tennis: Belles seek comeback after losing to Case Western

By The Observer · Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012

Saint Mary's looks to bounce back after its loss to ranked Case Western when it faces off against Olivet on Sunday.

ND Softball: Irish travel to Florida with hopes of improving record

By The Observer · Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012

With four wins in their last six games, the Irish look to build more momentum this weekend in Buena Vista, Fla., when they take the field for the Diamond 9 Citrus Classic.

Prister: Look at what we can do by the power of sports (Mar. 2)

By The Observer · Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012

The crack of a bat. The snap of a basketball hitting nothing but net. The pop of two players colliding in football. These are sounds we associate with sports, sounds which bring about a nostalgia of games we've been to, experiences we've had.

Bengal Bouts: Final Countdown

By The Observer · Monday, Feb. 27, 2012

133 lbs.

Owens: No need to watch any sports on TV this week (Feb. 29)

By The Observer · Monday, Feb. 27, 2012

Really, America?

Men's Lacrosse: Kemp's leadership, talent spark defense

By The Observer · Monday, Feb. 27, 2012

The No. 9 Irish have already encountered a degree of adversity early in the season, but one thing Notre Dame has been able to count on up to this point is a consistent performance from junior goaltender John Kemp.

Farmer: Thanks to the bad times, it's been a good time (Feb. 27)

By The Observer · Monday, Feb. 27, 2012

This marks my final appearance in the Sports Authority space. As of Thursday night, I will no longer toil away in this office. From there, I will moonlight on the men's basketball beat, riding as far into the sunset as Eric Atkins and Jerian Grant carry me.

Men's Tennis: ND battles in-state rival Hoosiers

By The Observer · Monday, Feb. 27, 2012

The No. 29 Irish hit the road today to take on No. 26 Indiana in Bloomington, Ind. The Irish are looking for a rebound performance against the same Hoosiers squad that topped them 6-1 on Jan. 28.

Baseball: Chase fulfills dream by playing for Irish

By The Observer · Monday, Feb. 27, 2012

Irish senior co-captain Tommy Chase never needed to be sold on Notre Dame — he spent most of his high school years trying to show off his skills for the Notre Dame coaches.

Men's Track and Field: Schipper's success continues family legacy

By The Observer · Monday, Feb. 27, 2012

With five Big East pole vaulting titles and counting, senior Kevin Schipper is on a quest to continue his family's dominance in the event and solidify himself as one of the most accomplished athletes in conference history.

Men's Basketball: Cooling off

By The Observer · Sunday, Feb. 26, 2012

No. 19 Notre Dame came into Monday's game against No. 12 Georgetown with a chance to claim a double bye in the Big East tournament. Instead, after a 59-41 loss, the Irish left Washington, D.C., with a two-game losing streak.

ND Women's Basketball: ND wins Big East title outright

By The Observer · Sunday, Feb. 26, 2012

In a matchup of Big East behemoths, senior Natalie Novosel scored 21 points and grabbed eight rebounds as No. 3 Notre Dame took down No. 4 Connecticut on Monday to capture sole possession of the conference regular season crown.

Women's Lacrosse: Midfielder keeps team composed

By The Observer · Sunday, Feb. 26, 2012

Seeing Jenny Granger shoot and score has become a commonplace for Notre Dame, as the junior midfielder notched three goals in her first two games this season. Hearing the Disney song "I Just Can't Wait to Be King" has become just as common, as Granger chose the Disney classic for her goal song.

ND Women's Swimming and Diving: Casareto prepares for national diving competition

By The Observer · Sunday, Feb. 26, 2012

In the world of sports, there are few events more stressful for an athlete than standing alone on a diving board and facing the anxious eyes of the crowd, all while preparing to time a perfect jump into the watery abyss below. It is enough pressure to rattle a veteran diver, much less an inexperienced freshman.

ND Women's Tennis: Notre Dame holds off Indiana, Georgia Tech

By The Observer · Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012

Though seniors Kristy Frilling and Shannon Mathews suffered their first singles losses in three weeks, the Irish swept their games this weekend over ranked opponents Indiana and Georgia Tech.

Hockey: Summerhays posts first ND shutout in two years

By The Observer · Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012

Just when it seemed like No. 18 Notre Dame had finally scrapped its recent struggles following a 2-0 win over No. 13 Michigan State on Friday, the Irish dropped a 4-2 decision to the Spartans on Saturday night, marking the team's sixth loss in seven games.

ND Women's Swimming: Three compete in Boiler-Make-It

By The Observer · Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012

Three Irish swimmers could not improve their personal-best times at the Boiler-Make-It Last Chance Meet at Purdue on Saturday. The meet stood as their final chance to qualify for the national championships on March 15.

Men's Tennis: ND overpowers Spartans, Eagles

By The Observer · Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012

No. 29 Notre Dame had no problem taking down both No. 56 Michigan State, its sixth win in nine games against ranked opponents this season, and Marquette on Sunday in the Eck Center.

Baseball: Slania leads Notre Dame to sweep over Hofstra

By The Observer · Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012

Sophomore right-handed pitcher Dan Slania earned three saves over the weekend as Notre Dame swept Hofstra at the USA Baseball Complex in Cary, N.C., on its way to the best start to an Irish season since 2004.

ND Softball: Irish take three of four in N.C.

By The Observer · Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012

The Irish won three of four games at the Carolina Classic over the weekend, picking up two wins against tournament host No. 24 North Carolina, adding another win from Penn State and falling to Minnesota.

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