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SMC Soccer: Joyce, SMC net first win on freshman goal

By The Observer · Monday, Sept. 20, 2010

Freshman forward Jordan Diffenderfer made her first collegiate goal a game-winning one, as she led the Belles to their first victory of the season. Saint Mary's edged Illinois Tech 1-0 Friday to stop a seven-game losing streak to begin the season.

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Football: Irish fall to Spartans in OT

By The Observer · Sunday, Sept. 19, 2010

As Michigan State kicker Dan Conroy lined up to attempt a 46-yard field goal to send the game into a second overtime, he was preparing to make his first field goal try of the night. He never got that chance.

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ND Volleyball: Brown guides team through tournament

By The Observer · Friday, Sept. 17, 2010

Blocking and defending has been Notre Dame's focus in practice this week, as the defense looks to set the tone for this weekend's Notre Dame Invitational.  The Irish hope to continue the success they have shown in recent tournaments on the road as they return to their home court to welcome No. 20 Dayton, Delaware and Santa Clara.

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ND Women's Soccer: Irish head to Chicago for weekend

By The Observer · Friday, Sept. 17, 2010

After returning from a trip to sunny Southern California last weekend, No. 7/11 Notre Dame will travel to Chicago this weekend for a two-game swing that figures to be much less welcoming, as the Irish (5-1-0) will face two of their toughest road tests of the season. Notre Dame will face DePaul on Friday before clashing with Northwestern on Sunday to round out the trip.

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Men's Soccer: More Michigan

By The Observer · Friday, Sept. 17, 2010

Just as the Irish football team has been preoccupied with opponents from the state of Michigan, No. 24 Notre Dame will take the pitch for two huge rivalry games against Michigan opponents this weekend. The Irish face off against Michigan Friday, before opposing No. 15 Michigan State Sunday as part of the Big East/Big Ten Challenge.

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Football:Backup plan

By The Observer · Thursday, Sept. 16, 2010

When freshman quarterback Tommy Rees took the field to begin Notre Dame's second possession Saturday, his appearance surprised many Irish fans.

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SMC Golf: Hopes high after first-place finish

By The Observer · Thursday, Sept. 16, 2010

Coming off an impressive first-place performance in the second MIAA Jamboree of the season Tuesday, the No. 5 Belles will test their mettle against the best teams in the country this weekend at the O'Brien National Invitational at the Warren Golf Course.

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Men's Interhall Football: Stanford and Keenan to battle for the Chapel

By The Observer · Thursday, Sept. 16, 2010

Stanford and Keenan are something of an anomaly on the Notre Dame campus. They share the same building. They share the same chapel. They share the same doorway, same front lounge and same basic architecture. On Sunday, however, the two dorms will share the same football field as the annual Battle for the Chapel takes place in the first weekend of the season.

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Women's Interhall Football: Farley, Cavanaugh plan to continue strong defense

By The Observer · Thursday, Sept. 16, 2010

When Farley and Cavanaugh square off Sunday, one touchdown may be enough to win the game, as each team relies heavily on its defense to carry the squad through games. Both the Finest (1-0) and the Chaos (1-0) only allowed one touchdown in each of their victories last weekend, and neither team was able to convert extra point attempts.

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ND Volleyball: Sciacca focused on record

By The Observer · Thursday, Sept. 16, 2010

Swinging her way into the Irish record books as the second best career hitter isn't enough for Kellie Sciacca. She wants to be the first name in the list. In fact, being the best is the driving force behind all she does, for herself and for her teammates.

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ND Cross Country: Irish host teams for National Catholic Invitational

By The Observer · Thursday, Sept. 16, 2010

After a strong performance at the Valparaiso Crusader Open on Sept. 3, the Irish look to repeat successful finishes as they host the National Catholic Invitational this Friday at the Notre Dame Golf Course. Several elite programs from around the nation, including Marquette, Detroit-Mercy, Dayton, San Francisco and St. Mary's of California will take on the course.

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