Sports

Fencing: Members go to Junior Olympics

Even on what is technically an off weekend, the Notre Dame fencing team will get a chance to shine. The undefeated and No. 1 ranked Irish teams will send three freshmen and one sophomore fencer to Dallas this weekend to compete in the United States Fencing Association Junior Olympic Championships.

ND Track and Field: Team to compete at Big East meet

Notre Dame heads to the Big East championships this weekend, with the women's squad hoping to continue a strong performance from last year and the men's team trying to repeat as Big East Champions.

Hockey: Ferris State defense poses stiff challenge to first place team

The Irish will be back on the road this weekend, heading to Big Rapids, Mich., to take on Ferris State in a key late-season two-game series.

Women's Lacrosse: Showdown with No. 2 Northwestern awaits

Another early season game, another early season cupcake, right?

ND Women's Basketball: UConn do it

Notre Dame didn't burn the records of its first meeting with Connecticut this year, as much as players may have wanted to get rid of those last four minutes.

SMC Basketball: Belles finish up conference slate

Saint Mary's is looking to continue its three game winning streak on Saturday when it takes on Kalamazoo in its last MIAA conference game of the year.

ND Softball: Team opens season in Florida

The Irish begin their season this weekend in Orlando, Fla., in the UCF Invitational. With two fifth-year seniors and an additional six seniors in the lineup, there is no shortage of seasoned players ready to lead the Irish into the weekend's games.

SMC Swimming: Belles hope for win at tournament

The Belles (1-5) will wrap up their season this weekend at the annual Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) championships, an event hosted by Jenison High School in Jenison, Mich.

Baseball: New season begins with Aoki at the helm

Throughout his playing and coaching career, new Irish head coach Mik Aoki has found himself at strong institutions, including Davidson, Boston College and Columbia. But when Notre Dame came calling in the offseason and asked Aoki to replace former head coach Dave Schrage, the new Irish skipper could not turn the offer down.

Men's Lacrosse: Chasing a title

Though the Irish have been eagerly awaiting their national championship rematch against Duke this weekend, the off-season provided the team with a chance to intensify their efforts for charity through the local community as well as through the Notre Dame student body.

Men's Tennis: Doubles teams continue to provide crucial victories for Irish

The No. 25 Irish have earned all the available doubles points in each of their matches except one this season, something Irish coach Bobby Bayliss said has been and will continue to be key for their success this season.

SMC Basketball: Belles win in Pink Zone event

Pink must be their color. The Belles won this year's Pink Zone game, tripping up Adrian, 73-52.

SMC Basketball: Belles get ready for Adrian

After taking a road game at Albion over the weekend, Saint Mary's continues its sizzling streak to finish the season and will look to stay hot against visiting Adrian (7-15, 4-11 MIAA). The Belles (16-7, 9-5) have won their last two games and seven of their previous nine.

Bengal Bouts: Preliminaries, 198 pounds

Daniel Hyzak def. Alex Boll

Football: Montana to transfer as Irish look ahead toward spring practice

Spring practice doesn't begin until March 23, but the first roster shakeup of the spring season has already occurred. Notre Dame announced Tuesday that junior quarterback Nate Montana had left the Irish in a transfer to the University of Montana, where he is enrolled for the spring semester.

ND Women's Swimming and Diving: Irish look to finish strong

Bengal Bouts: Preliminaries, 176 pounds

Alphonse Harding def. Michael Rice

Bengal Bouts: Preliminaries, 182 pounds

Leo "Release the River" DiPiero def. Tim Kaiser

Bengal Bouts: Preliminaries, 192 pounds

Pat "Brian" Griffin def. Dan "Miami Vice" Barrera

Bengal Bouts: Preliminaries, 170 pounds

170 Pounds