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Vol XXXIV No. 75

Monday, January 29, 2001

  Georgetown win exemplifies strong supporting cast
Ted Fox
Fox Sports... Almost

I really have to stop underestimating these Notre Dame basketball teams. When asked to make a prediction for Saturday's men's game against No. 10 George-town, my "expert" analysis, which is only slightly more flawed than my frequently freezing computer, spit out ... [more]


Irish splash past fatigue, win consecutive dual meets
By ANDREW SOUKUP
Sports Writer

If the Notre Dame women's swimming team was tired, they didn't show it. Just 24 hours after edging No. 23 Northwestern 154-146 Thursday night, Notre Dame turned around and upset No. 14 Michigan 157-143 on Friday afternoon to finish the dual ... [more]


Irish swing .500 against Big Ten competition
By RACHEL BIBER
Sports Writer

One thing the Irish men's tennis team has already learned the hard way this season is that every point counts. No. 33 Notre Dame surrendered a bitter defeat to the 27th-ranked Indiana Hoosiers by the slimmest of margins Thursday before recovering ... [more]


Belles cartwheel into MIAA cellar
By KATIE McVOY
Assistant Sports Editor

In a game that left fans without a smile, a Katie Christiansen cartwheel with a minute and a half left was enough to make the crowd at Angela Athletic Facility go crazy. But even the antics weren't enough to capture a ... [more]


Comeback in Georgetown
Swanagan, Humphrey lead late-game surge
By KATHLEEN O'BRIEN
Associate Sports Editor

WASHINGTON The Irish men's basketball team accomplished a grocery list of firsts Saturday in its 78-71 road win over the No. 10 George-town Hoyas (17-2, 4-2 Big East). Notre Dame (13-5, 5-2) won its fourth consecutive Big East game for the ... [more]


Ingelsby shot foils Georgetown
defensive strategy
Kerry Smith
Sports Editor

WASHINGTON He jumped up and down, hurling orders onto the court. He threw his hands over his head, waving then frantically from side to side. George-town head coach Craig Esherick did everything he could to get his Hoya defense to tighten ... [more]