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Irish preparing for Wolverines

By The Observer · Thursday, Feb. 25, 2010

While their season hit a dead end the last few weekends, the Irish at least have a chance to derail their archrival's post-season plans.  

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Climbing out of a Pitt

By The Observer · Thursday, Feb. 25, 2010

The Irish bounced back a week after a heartbreaking double-overtime loss to Louisville, upsetting No. 16 Pittsburgh (21-7, 10-5 Big East) 68-53 at the Purcell Pavilion.  

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ND Women's Tennis: Squad hopes to keep momentum against OSU

By The Observer · Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2010

Sunday marked a first in Notre Dame women's tennis history as they upset the top ranked team in the country, Northwestern. This afternoon marks their first match after the historic win, as the Irish will try to keep their momentum going and avoid a letdown after such a monumental victory.

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Bengal Bouts: Semifinals, 180 pounds

By The Observer · Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2010

Mike Doran def. Giacomo "Il Capo" Minafra Doran and Minafra began tentatively, with few punches thrown. The first round was marked by many dodges from each fighter, leading to many missed punches. The end of the round was back-and-forth with combinations from each fighter, with the junior Doran landing the last before the bell.

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Bengal Bouts: Semifinals, 147 pounds

By The Observer · Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2010

147 pounds Kieran Bulger def. Matthew Lemanski The senior Bulger advanced the finals after stalling in the semifinals last year by besting the sophomore Lemanski in a unanimous decision. The fight took on a defensive pace early on as each fighter held back their punches and looked to pounce whenever their opponent let down. Bulger rode the momentum from a strong end of the opening round into the second, dodging a flurry of punches from Lemanski and countering with headshots. The third round was a slow affair, as both fighters were visibly spent from the furious second round.  Bulger's statement in the second round proved to be enough to win him the unanimous decision. Kevin ‘DiGiornio' Ortenzio def. Thomas ‘Shake and Bake' Enzweiler  Junior Enzweiler had a clear height advantage, giving him the confidence to begin the match with energy, but the sophomore Ortenzio fought back with technique. Both fighters went on the offensive in the second round, and while both ended up worse for the wear, neither took an advantage into the third round. Ortenzio utilized the height disparity well in the third, delivering a series of uppercuts to Enzweiler. In the end, Ortenzio won the very close fight by split decision.

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Bengal Bouts: Semifinals, 173 pounds

By The Observer · Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2010

Alex Kissinger def. Kevin ‘The Night Man' Kray Kissinger opened on the attack, but Kray also landed punches early. Kissinger utilized his strategy of driving the junior into the ropes in the first round. Kray moved constantly, dancing around the ring while throwing occasional punches, hoping to frustrate the senior. As the second round began, Kissinger again attacked Kray into the ropes; each time Kray moved off the ropes, he played a defensive game.  In the latter part of the round, Kray abandoned throwing punches and evaded Kissinger.

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Bengal Bouts: Semifinals, 163 pounds

By The Observer · Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2010

Jordan Bucci def. Ryan ‘The Show Stopper' Shestak The two seniors fought an even match bell-to-bell, as both fighters refused to let up throughout the three rounds. The first round saw an even showing from both boxers. In the second round, both fighters engaged in multiple series of jabs and combinations. still remaining close.

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Bengal Bouts: Semifinals, 151 pounds

By The Observer · Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2010

Tim ‘The Slayer' Thayer def. Tommy ‘The Hebrew Hammer' Schanzer  Senior captain Thayer opened the fight on the offensive, delivering continuous jabs to his classmate's jaw. Schanzer returned the favor, beginning the second round with intensity. Control of the match switched back and forth, but Thayer's strength behind his punches could not be matched. He delivered blow after blow, many of which could be heard from the stands. Thayer took the match in a unanimous decision. Bobby Powers def. Andrew Kristensen Sophomore Kristensen ended the first round with the advantage, but junior Powers started the second round by knocking Kristensen off his feet and nearly out of the ring twice in a row. These two consecutive hits caused the referee to call the match with 1:05 left in the second round, giving Powers the win.

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Bengal Bouts: Semifinals, 160 pounds

By The Observer · Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2010

John ‘My Body is a Wonderland' Maier def. Kevin Goodwin Captain Maier established himself as the dominant force early in the first round in the fight between the two seniors. Maier's significant height advantage proved troublesome for Goodwin, as it allowed him the angle to land punches to Goodwin's head and body.

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Bengal Bouts: Semifinals, 133 pounds

By The Observer · Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2010

133 pounds Chris ‘Cougar' Cugliari def. Brian ‘Ghost Hands' Robillard Senior captain Cugliari's fast hands and quick feet overcame the sophomore Robillard in a unanimous decision. Cugliari opened the fight looking to set the tone and threw plenty of punches. He connected on a big punch early to Robillard's face, knocking him down. After scoring the early knockdown, Cugliari played it safe, picking his spots and pouncing whenever Robillard let his guard down.

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Bengal Bouts: Showdowns set

By The Observer · Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2010

133 pounds Chris ‘Cougar' Cugliari def. Brian ‘Ghost Hands' Robillard Senior captain Cugliari's fast hands and quick feet overcame the sophomore Robillard in a unanimous decision. Cugliari opened the fight looking to set the tone and threw plenty of punches. He connected on a big punch early to Robillard's face, knocking him down. After scoring the early knockdown, Cugliari played it safe, picking his spots and pouncing whenever Robillard let his guard down.

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Bengal Bouts: Semifinals, 140 pounds

By The Observer · Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2010

140 pounds Michael Johnston def. Brian ‘The Good Thief' Heath The two seniors came out with differing styles, and ultimately Johnston prevailed with a unanimous victory. Johnston landed a number of combinations in the first round, which Heath couldn't counter with enough punches to bring the momentum back in his favor.

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