Sports

Hockey: Johns brings physicality

Throughout the 2010-11 season and a run to a second-place finish in the CCHA, the message to opposing forwards from the Notre Dame blue line has been clear: Stephen Johns is going to hit you, and he's going to hit you hard.

Club Sports: Men's volleyball gains national ranking

Men's Diving: Senior Geary's leadership shines outside of pool

Many important victories in sports today end with a trip to Disney World, but senior diver Nathan Geary's fantastic career as a student-athlete began with a trip to the Magic Kingdom.

Slaying the demons

HARTFORD, Conn. — Irish senior Becca Bruszewski fouled out on Feb. 28 with under six minutes to play against DePaul, and freshman Natalie Achonwa stepped in against an imposing Blue Demon frontcourt in junior Keisha Hampton and senior Felicia Chester. The two set the tone down the stretch and knocked off Notre Dame, 70-69.

Men's Tennis: Irish look for revenge against No. 4 Illinois

For No. 24 Notre Dame, tonight's match against No. 4 Illinois provides a critical opportunity to show that it can finish the job against some of the nation's top talent.

Fencing: Irish earn 15 medals at home

The No. 1 Irish men's and women's fencing teams won a total 15 medals at the Midwest Fencing Conference Championships this weekend.

Track and Field: Five records set at Alex Wilson Invitational

The Irish excelled at the Alex Wilson Invitational over the weekend as five records were rewritten at the Loftus Sports Center in two days of competition.

ND Women's Tennis: Irish split decisions over weekend

The weekend brought split results for the No. 14 Irish, who came out on top against Indiana Friday by a score of 6-1, but were unable to overcome No. 7 Baylor on Sunday, falling 4-2.

Men's Golf: Golfers get break, practice outdoors

The No. 26 Irish received a welcome break from competition on Saturday as they participated in the Alumni Matches in Scottsdale, Ariz., a series of rounds between current and past Notre Dame golfers at the Whisper Rock Golf Club, which also allowed the team get some outdoors practice for a change.

Baseball: Irish fall three times in S.C.

Although only 10 games into the season, a common theme has emerged in each of Notre Dame's six losses — quality starting pitching and a cold offense. The Irish dropped three of four games at the Winthrop Invitational this weekend despite recording three additional quality starts to bring their season total to nine.

Bengal Bouts: Boxers compete in championship round of tournament

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SMC Tennis: Belles look to continue early season success

Saint Mary's hopes the momentum gained in a dominating 8-1 win over John Carroll Feb. 27 transfers to their home opener in a non-conference match against St. Mary's (Minn.) tonight at the Eck Tennis Pavilion at Notre Dame.

ND Softball: Winning streak snapped

Despite snapping a nine-game winning streak with two tough losses at the Diamond 9 Citrus Classic this weekend, the Irish managed to start a new one with three wins to finish out the event on Sunday, leaving their record at 3-2 for the weekend and 12-2 overall.

ND Women's Basketball: Peters dominates paint in win over Louisville

HARTFORD, Conn. – Before the Big East quarterfinal matchup between No. 7 Notre Dame and Louisville Sunday, Irish forward Devereaux Peters was honored as the conference's Defensive Player of the Year. Once the game got underway, it was time for the senior to shine — on both ends of the court.

Men's Lacrosse: Earl, No. 4 Irish slay Dragons

When the Irish first filed out onto the turf of the Loftus Sports Complex for their home opener, back-up goalie Colt Power belted out a few notes on the bagpipes.

Men's Basketball: Gutsy victory

When senior guard Ben Hansbrough fouled out with over eight minutes remaining in the game, No. 8 Notre Dame found itself in the unenviable position of pulling out a road win against a ranked opponent on its senior night without its top player.

Men's Tennis: ND splits matchups at home

The No. 21 Irish fell 5-2 in a tough match to No. 18 Texas A&M at the Eck Tennis Pavilion Friday before turning their luck around Sunday with a win over No. 60 Northwestern 6-1.

Bengal Bouts: Severyn receives guidance from Bouts legend Lee

Senior Nick Severyn will compete in his first Bengal Bouts championship fight this Friday night, but his Bengal Bouts story began before he even arrived at campus.

Fencing: Irish use first place advantage

The top-ranked Irish may have an extra leg up this weekend when they host the Midwest Fencing Conference Championships this weekend — that of home-field advantage.

Men's Basketball: Title Seeking

With one more game before the Big East tournament, Notre Dame has exceeded expectations — and its preseason No. 7 projected finish in the Big East — by locking up a double-bye at Madison Square Garden.