Skip to Content, Navigation, or Footer.
The Observer
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Support The Observer
Observer Store Subscribe
The Observer

Sports

The Observer

Baseball: Irish to face Red Storm

By The Observer · Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Tuesday's rainout gave Notre Dame an additional day of rest before the team travels to Queens, N.Y., for a three-game set against St. John's. But after dropping four of its last six games at Frank Eck Stadium, the team also lost a chance to improve its overall record through a nonconference contest against MAC foe Toledo.

The Observer

Football Commentary: Young talent impresses Kelly, Irish faithful

By The Observer · Sunday, April 17, 2011

Notre Dame had a winning outcome Saturday — not just because it was playing itself, but also because all three objectives outlined by Irish coach Brian Kelly were met. He and the coaching staff wanted to avoid injuries, provide some playing time for the younger players and, more specifically, get an extended look at the two inexperienced quarterbacks competing for the starting job.

The Observer

ND Softball: Irish win two, stay in first

By The Observer · Sunday, April 17, 2011

The Irish won their three-game weekend series with Louisville despite taking their first Big East loss in the series finale Sunday afternoon. Notre Dame notched 8-5 and 4-3 victories in the first two games before falling by a 9-6 score in the finale.

The Observer

2011 Blue-Gold Game

By The Observer · Sunday, April 17, 2011

The numbers are almost identical: the Gold squad finished with 266 yards of total offense compared to the Blue squad's 262, each converted 16 first downs and neither team scored a touchdown until the second half. But led by freshmen quarterbacks Tommy Rees and Andrew Hendrix, Gold earned a 17-14 victory over Blue on a wet Saturday afternoon.

The Observer

SMC Tennis: Lineup changes help Belles defeat Bulldogs

By The Observer · Sunday, April 17, 2011

As the season winds down, each match for Saint Mary's takes on increasing importance. Its win on Saturday against Adrian was a boost for the Belles in the conference standings, and tonight's match at Calvin College will be another late-season MIAA test.

The Observer

ND Women's Golf: Huffer, Irish in control of first

By The Observer · Sunday, April 17, 2011

The Irish began their hunt for a fourth Big East title with a strong opening round of the Big East championship Sunday, finishing the day atop the eight-team field. Notre Dame, the second-seeded squad, completed the first 18 holes in 295 strokes (seven over par), 12 strokes ahead of second-place Georgetown.

The Observer

ND Women's Tennis: Irish step up in clutch to handle Marquette

By The Observer · Sunday, April 17, 2011

The No. 22 Irish took down Marquette by a tally of 6-1 in Milwaukee Sunday behind a sweep in the singles portion of the matchup. Juniors Kristy Frilling and Shannon Mathews, freshman Jennifer Kellner, senior Kristen Rafael, sophomore Chrissie McGaffigan and freshman Julie Sabacinski took the six singles matches without anyone dropping a set. Frilling and Mathews took the No. 1 doubles matchup earlier in the day.

The Observer

Baseball: Irish fall in series against WVU

By The Observer · Sunday, April 17, 2011

The Irish pitching staff went head-to-head with the top offense in the Big East this weekend as Notre Dame dropped two of three in a weekend series with West Virginia. Notre Dame dropped Sunday's finale 8-1 after splitting a day-night doubleheader Friday.

The Observer

Men's Basketball: Scott announces decision to enter NBA draft

By The Observer · Thursday, April 14, 2011

Irish senior forward Carleton Scott announced his declaration for the NBA Draft Wednesday night after the 2011 men's basketball awards' banquet. Scott has one year of eligibility remaining, and did not sign a contract with an agent, so he can remove himself from the draft after pre-draft workouts and return for his final season of eligibility. If Scott is to return to the Irish, he must declare such before May 8.

Trending