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SMC Swimming: Star to go abroad in spring

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Although expectations have never been high for the Belles, the team's core of young talent may lead the squad to its best ever finish in the MIAA. The team has never placed better than fifth overall, a pattern Belles coach Alicia Dombkowski would like to change this season.






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Clausen opts for NFL Draft: 'One of my lifelong dreams'

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Jimmy Clausen, regarded as the top high school recruit in his class after committing to Notre Dame, could be the first player off the board in the NFL. The junior appears to be a first-round lock and in the early discussion as the No. 1 pick.



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ND Women's Soccer: Twice denied

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COLLEGE STATION, Texas — For the second straight year, the Irish were beaten in the College Cup by a late second-half goal off the foot of North Carolina forward Casey Nogueira.



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Volleyball: Notre Dame falls in first round of NCAAs

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Highlighted by a 15-game winning streak, Notre Dame's 2009 season culminated in the longest losing skid of the year on Friday. Notre Dame fell to Ohio University in the opening round of the NCAA championships, the third straight loss and the final match in the careers of a senior class defined by winning.


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Men's Basketball: Abromaitis nets 31 in win

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The first half of Notre Dame's game against Central Florida Sunday featured 17 lead changes and 11 ties scores. The second half had none, as the Irish stormed out after halftime to outscore the Knights 49-31 and secure a 90-72 victory.


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Hockey: Irish fall in pair of shutout losses

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No. 15 Notre Dame failed to light the lamp in a pair of shutout losses to top-ranked Miami as the Irish suffered their first weekend sweep in more than a year, falling 1-0 Friday and 4-0 Saturday.



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Fencing: Team faces challenge with USFA

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The Irish look to send a strong message to the rest of the fencing world at the United States Fencing Association (USFA) North American Cup this weekend as they wrap up the individual season of bouts. With intercollegiate play approaching, the Irish will compete to raise their individual rankings against the toughest field on the continent.






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Volleyball: The big stage

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The Irish are back in the NCAA tournament for the first time since 2006 and the 17th time overall, as they take on Ohio University in the opening round tonight.