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Vol XXXV No. 80

Wednesday, January 30, 2002

  WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: Unlikely hero
Bustamante scores 21 off the bench in win over Syracuse
By KATIE McVOY
Associate Sports Editor

Freshman Allison Bustamante sent Syracuse a message Tuesday night — the bench can be as dangerous as the starting line-up. Prior to Tuesday night, junior Alicia Ratay or freshman Jackie Batteast led the Irish in scoring. On Tuesday, while the Orangewomen ... [more]


FENCING: Auriol tabs next choice
Current assistant gets retiring coach's recommendation
By MIKE CONNOLLY
Sports Writer

If all goes according to current fencing head coach Yves Auriol's plan, Janusz Bednarski will become the next head coach of Notre Dame's storied fencing program. Bednarski currently serves as an assistant coach on the team and seems to be the ... [more]


MEN'S BASKETBALL; No. 21 Pittsburgh invades JACC
Irish narrowlly edged Big East foe two weeks ago
By KERRY SMITH
Sports Writer

When Notre Dame traveled to Pittsburgh in mid-January, Mike Brey's team was feeling good. Walking away with a 56-53 win over the No. 23 Panthers and a 12-3 record, the Irish were confident they could be Big East conference contenders and ... [more]


SMC BASKETBALL: Belles look to snap losing streak tonight
By JOE LINDSLEY
Sports Writer

Details. Discipline. Defense. These three words have been the focus of the Saint Mary's basketball team leading into tonight's home game versus Alma. After three losses in a row — all on the road — the Belles (10-9, 3-5 MIAA) are ... [more]