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Tuesday, April 7, 2026
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Senior-dominated squad ready to pass on experience

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The Irish have at times this year resembled a three-headed monster thanks to the leadership of a trio of seniors. But next year a large portion of team leadership will pass to sophomore diver Ryan Koter, who has reaped the benefits of being surrounded by more experienced teammates in his two years at Notre Dame.


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Big East bellwether

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Becca Bruszewski came to Notre Dame four years ago because it offered her the perfect package. But she never expected that she'd graduate as one of the top competitors Irish basketball has ever seen.


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Defender learns from excursion

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Some people wonder just how crazy Spain was during this past summer's World Cup. Notre Dame senior defender Lauren Fenlon isn't one of those people, as she was able to soak in a different culture while teaching citizens of other countries.




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Men's Golf: Lone Irish sophomore competes

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Sophomore Paul McNamara admits that entering the fall of 2009 as the lone member of Notre Dame's recruiting class was daunting. However, he said this early obstacle may have contributed to his solid performance so far this season.








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Baseball: Doyle leads Irish by example

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As a kid who grew up in Chicago with parents, aunts and uncles who have attended Notre Dame for generations, Irish senior shortstop and second-year captain Mick Doyle is truly living out one of his dreams.



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Men's Basketball: Senior moments

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In his last home game wearing a Notre Dame uniform, senior guard Ben Hansbrough went out with a bang, and then another one, and another one, and another one, until he had tallied 30 points on 7-of-10 shooting from behind the arc.