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Tuesday, April 7, 2026
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Notre Dame's NCAA history shows mixed results

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For many years, the NCAA tournament had eluded the Notre Dame hockey program. Until 2004, the Irish never competed in the extra season. But recently, Notre Dame participation in the event has become nearly commonplace.

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Men's Tennis: No. 21 Irish to host USF, Dayton

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With only a little over a month until the Big East championships, the No. 21 Irish find themselves at a crossroads in their chase for another berth in the NCAA tournament. The team will continue action this weekend as it hosts Dayton and conference foe South Florida.


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ND faces Merrimack in opener

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After a disappointing end to the season, the No. 9 Irish have one final shot at glory as they enter the first round of the NCAA tournament, taking on No. 7 Merrimack in Manchester, N.H.


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Men's Lacrosse: Irish use late rally to top OSU

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In their first game in over ten days, the No. 3 Irish brought just enough energy to their home turf Wednesday to withstand No. 20 Ohio State's furious rally in the fourth quarter and escape with an 8-7 victory.


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Men's Swimming & Diving: Freshman Dyer to swim at NCAA championships

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Today, freshman Frank Dyer will do something that has only been done once in the history of the program: represent the Irish in the NCAA championships. Dyer will face the best in the country in Minneapolis over the next three days as the final collegiate swimming event of the year gets underway.


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Commentary: Irish must calm nerves to advance

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Just four weeks ago, Notre Dame stood atop the college hockey world. The Irish were riding an eight-game unbeaten streak into the season finale against Western Michigan. A win against the Broncos — who they had beaten 3-2 on the road the night before — would have given Notre Dame the CCHA regular season title.


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Senior experience

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It was arguably the biggest moment in Notre Dame hockey history — the brightest lights, the biggest stage and the top opponent in the country.



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Football: So it begins

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The Irish returned to the practice field Wednesday for the first time in nearly three months and, even amidst the absence of junior receiver Michael Floyd, still felt the momentum gained during the four-game winning streak that closed out the 2010 season.



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Club Sports: Men's rowing scrimmages in Tennessee over break

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The Irish rowers traveled to Oak Ridge, Tenn. for spring break to gain valuable time on the water leading up to the beginning of the spring season. The team practiced 18 times over the course of the week, culminating in a Saturday morning scrimmage against Skidmore College, the University of New Hampshire and Army.



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Fencing: Notre Dame fights for championship

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Notre Dame dominated the Midwest Fencing championships, as both the men's and women's teams earned gold in each weapon category. Now, the Irish look to take home the program's eighth national championship and its first since 2005 as they head to Columbus, Ohio for the NCAA championships.



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Men's Lacrosse: Irish prepare to battle OSU

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After taking a week to refocus and reenergize following their forgettable win at Denver, the No. 3 Irish look to rebound against No. 20 Ohio State in Notre Dame's first outdoor home game.


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Fresh faces

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Out with the old, in with the new. The adage may sound tired, but to the Notre Dame hockey program it reads more like a description of its 2010-11 season.