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Belles’ 2022 cross country season marked by growth

Head coach Jackie Bauters and the Belles of the Saint Mary’s cross country team were a team not defined by immediate success, but progression this past season.

Saint Mary’s volleyball says goodbye to seniors, prepares for fall

The Saint Mary’s volleyball team’s three departing seniors, Emma Watford, Sam Vorderer and Courtney Pelletier, provided so much leadership on and off the court this season, head coach Denise Van De Walle said.

Belles enjoy resurgent 2023 campaign

Irish suffer extra-inning loss at Wrigley Field

For a team with sky-high postseason hopes, Notre Dame baseball has endured a rough go in midweek play over the last month. Entering the regular season’s final week, the Irish had gone 2-2 in such games since Easter, dropping two winnable contests to Michigan State. But Tuesday represented a chance to put those concerns to bed. Playing at historic Wrigley Field, coming off the momentum of finishing a hard-fought sweep on Degree Day and facing a floundering Northwestern ball club, all signs pointed to a statement victory from Notre Dame.

Irish move on to NCAA Quarterfinals after last-minute win against Florida

From Gainesville to South Bend: Irish lacrosse teams dominate in NCAA first round

Tri-Campus Sports Roundup: Irish lacrosse moves onto postseason, Saints capture tennis titles

Three Irish players selected in NFL Draft, seven sign as free agents

Irish spoil Link Jarrett’s return with dynamic series win

Notre Dame baseball was in a tough spot after Friday night’s game. After sweeping then-No. 8 Virginia and climbing 17 spots in the RPI rankings, the team had just dropped two winnable games — first at Michigan State, then at home against Florida State. With a time change for Saturday’s game, the Irish had just 15 hours to get right and avoid a losing streak. 

Notre Dame softball swept by No. 4 Florida State

Irish women’s lacrosse falls to Boston College, men come up short against Virginia

McGuinness: My 10 favorite Observer sports articles of 2022-23

Sheikh: Light the beam

3 for 3: Moreno pays off preparation with historic night

When freshman infielder Estevan Moreno first arrived at Notre Dame, he knew he’d have the opportunity to perform at the highest level. As the first everyday second baseman of the Shawn Stiffler era, his star has risen in 2023. Last Friday, Moreno found himself over the moon, hitting three home runs to help the Irish take down No. 8 Virginia.

Lange: The worst mascots in the NCAA

Irish softball prepares for crucial series against Florida State

Notre Dame baseball prepares to take on Florida State

Thomas: Instant NFL Draft day one grades

Diggs becomes fourth Irish player in last week to enter portal

Tyler Buchner declares transfer to Alabama, playing under Rees