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SMC Basketball: Mahoney's big night not enough

By The Observer · Monday, Jan. 24, 2011

Despite a career-high 23 points from junior guard Patsy Mahoney, Saint Mary's fell to Calvin 74-60 on Saturday in Grand Rapids, Mich.

Men's Basketball: Burn baby burn

By The Observer · Monday, Jan. 24, 2011

Nearly half of Notre Dame's field goals came from behind the 3-point arc Monday night. Nonetheless, the No. 14 Irish toppled second-ranked Pittsburgh 56-51. Why the low scores despite the hot shooting? One word: Burn.

Fencing: Unexpected lessons from grade school lead to college passion

By The Observer · Monday, Jan. 24, 2011

Elementary school gymnasiums are often filled with dull activities; square dancing, gymnastics and dodge ball are among the pastimes dreaded by young students. For freshman fencer Ariel DeSmet, however, his elementary school gymnasium was where his future passion would be identified.

Hockey: No. 8 Notre Dame roars back to even Ohio State series

By The Observer · Sunday, Jan. 23, 2011

After a disappointing performance Friday night, the No. 8 Irish rebounded strongly on Saturday to split their series with Ohio State in Columbus, Ohio this weekend.

ND Women's Basketball: Irish topple the Red Storm

By The Observer · Sunday, Jan. 23, 2011

For the second time this week the Irish proved to be too much for a ranked Big East opponent as they defeated St. John's 69-36 in front of a sellout crowd.

Men's Track and Field: Underclassmen excel in competitive home meet

By The Observer · Sunday, Jan. 23, 2011

Notre Dame competed in the Notre Dame Invitational Saturday at the Loftus Sports Center.

Men's Tennis: Team earns first win, falls to Virginia

By The Observer · Sunday, Jan. 23, 2011

The Irish earned their first victory of the season Sunday over William and Mary before falling to No. 1 Virginia.

Men's Basketball: Back on track

By The Observer · Sunday, Jan. 23, 2011

What a difference a week makes.

Fencing: Top ranked Irish dominate

By The Observer · Sunday, Jan. 23, 2011

The No. 1 women's and men's Irish fencing teams opened the 2011 campaign this weekend by participating in the NYU Invitational.

ND Women's Track and Field: Young squad looks strong at Invitational

By The Observer · Sunday, Jan. 23, 2011

When the Irish took to the track Saturday afternoon, they didn't know what to expect from their young and rising squad. But by night's end, the women's team found hope in the field events, dominating the Notre Dame Invitational with three first place finishes.

Men's Swimming and Diving: Close loss shows Irish improvement

By The Observer · Sunday, Jan. 23, 2011

The Irish were edged out by a perennially strong Michigan State team on Friday by a score of 155.5-145.5, dropping Notre Dame to 5-3 on the season. But the slim 10-point margin signals a dramatic improvement from last year's 179-121 drubbing at the hands of the Spartans (5-1).

ND Women's Tennis: Irish open with a win at Illinois

By The Observer · Sunday, Jan. 23, 2011

The Irish started the season with a bang in a 5-2 win against Illinois last weekend.

Men's Swimming: Michigan State next for Irish

By The Observer · Thursday, Jan. 20, 2011

Notre Dame looks to return the favor to the Spartans in East Lansing, Mich., on Friday after Michigan State handed the squad a loss in a head-to-head match up last season.

Men's Track and Field: Irish to host Notre Dame Invitational

By The Observer · Thursday, Jan. 20, 2011

Notre Dame will try to post fast times and strong individual performances when it hosts the Notre Dame Invitational Saturday.

ND Women's Tennis: Finals ultimate goal for ND

By The Observer · Thursday, Jan. 20, 2011

Last season was a familiar story for the Irish — a high ranking, a successful regular season and an exit in the semifinals of the NCAA tournament. This year, Notre Dame is hoping to make it all the way.

SMC Swimming and Diving: Calvin next on MIAA lineup for Saint Mary's

By The Observer · Thursday, Jan. 20, 2011

The Belles return from a week of training in Florida with a tough matchup against six-time defending MIAA Champion Calvin College. In what will be Saint Mary's final meet of the season, the squad is set to encounter a familiar opponent.

Hockey: Seeking vengeance

By The Observer · Thursday, Jan. 20, 2011

Notre Dame returns to the place where its 2009-10 campaign came to a bitter end when it travels to Columbus, Ohio, this weekend to take on Ohio State.

Women's Track and Field: ND to open up home slate

By The Observer · Thursday, Jan. 20, 2011

The Irish return home this week, competing for the first time on Notre Dame's campus since early December.

Men's Tennis: Irish to open spring season against Virginia, William & Mary

By The Observer · Thursday, Jan. 20, 2011

The Irish will kick off the spring half of their season this weekend when they take on William & Mary Saturday and Virginia Sunday in team play.

Fencing: Meinhardt out, Irish head to NYU Duals

By The Observer · Thursday, Jan. 20, 2011

The Irish hope to continue the momentum they gained from a stellar showing at the Dallas North American Cup when both the men's and women's squads travel to the Big Apple to participate in the NYU Duals on Friday.

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