| Vol XXXIV No. 94 |
Friday, February 23, 2001 |
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No. 6 Irish tennis squad looks for best start in 5 years
By STEVE KEPPEL
Sports Writer
 When Michelle Dasso broke the all-time singles victory record last weekend, she didn't even know it. The senior All-American was too concerned with beating then-No. 7 Pepperdine. Led by Dasso's victory at No. 1 singles, the 123rd of her career, Notre ... [more]
Brey seeks win with or without Humphrey
By KATHLEEN O'BRIEN
Associate Sports Editor
After nosing past the Big East's top-rated Boston Colege team Wednesday, outdoing Virginia Tech — the team at the bottom of the barrel — should be simple for No. 18 Notre Dame. The Irish (18-6, 10-3 Big East) aren't looking at ... [more]
Irish face Hoyas on Senior Day
By NOAH AMSTADTER
Assistant Sports Editor
On Saturday afternoon, Irish fans will have a chance to say goodbye. The 1 p.m. matchup with Big East rival Georgetown marks the regular season's final home game, and the five graduating Irish players will be honored for Senior Day. Festivities ... [more]
Irish sit in driver's seat for final CCHA spot; will play Alaska
By MATT ORENCHUK
Sports Writer
There are two types of teams when it comes to making a postseason tournament in any sport — those who control their own destiny, and those that need help. Until very recently, the Notre Dame hockey team was the in the ... [more]
First day of charity tourney marked by one-sided matches
All ten fights in lower weight classes decided unanimously
By BRIAN BURKE
Sports Writer
After about the seventh fight of the 71st annual Bengal Mission Bouts preliminary round, something became apparent to the crowds that packed the stands. None of these fights were all that close. With the top seeds enjoying byes, the 135- and ... [more]
Middle weights see mix of close matches
By JEFF BALTRUZAK
Sports Writer
150 lbs. The 150-pound weight class' first bout featured a pair of freshman in Julian "Bel Biv" Devoe and Ted Volz. After a quick start of fast punches, the rookies settled into their own styles, though Volz dominated the first round ... [more]
Upper weights fight relentlessly into wee hours of morning
Defending champions advance to quarterfinals
By KATHLEEN O'BRIEN
Associate Sports Editor
175-lbs. Rob "A.M.D.G." Joyce took the first step towards repeating as a Bengal Bouts champion Thursday night, winning a unanimous decision over Ryan "The Rhino" Hernandez, but he knows he's got a long way to go. First, the boxing captain will ... [more]
Battles in highest weights characterized by either split decisions or pure domination
By KATIE HUGHES
Sports Writer
185-lbs. As the Bengal Bouts stretched into their fifth hour, only the most loyal spectators remained to cheer on the last divisions. Their loyalty was rewarded as the Bouts' biggest men took to the ring. It only took one round for ... [more]
Shamrock Invite is last chance for swimmers to make NCAAs
By ANDREW SOUKUP
Sports Writer
It's crunch time for the Notre Dame swim teams. This weekend's Shamrock Invitational is the last opportunity for swimmers on the Notre Dame swimming and diving team to earn qualifying times for the NCAA Championship in mid-March, and the Irish swimmers ... [more]
Notre Dame heads to Alamo Invitational ranked No. 11
By NOAH AMSTADTER
Assistant Sports Editor
Brian Stavisky and the Irish baseball team are on fire, and heading into the heat of San Antonio. The 2-1 Irish enter the Alamo Invitational ranked 11th in the country according to Baseball America. The team moved up slightly from the ... [more]
Red hot Irish head to Arkansas today
Special to The Observer
The No. 14 Notre Dame softball team continues the 2001 season this weekend at the Morning News Invitational in Fayetteville, Ark. The Irish started the season on a high note, sweeping five games at the Holiday Inn Invitational, hosted by the ... [more]
Irish lacrosse teams anxious to start play
Special to the Observer
Notre Dame's men's lacrosse team got a taste of success last year when the made the NCAA quarterfinals last year. They begin their drive back to the tournament Saturday as they play their first match of the season at Penn State. ... [more]
ND to host Midwest Conferencee champion
Special to the Observer
The Notre Dame men's and women's fencing teams return to action this weekend in the friendly confines of the Joyce Center Fieldhouse, welcoming teams from 10 other schools for the annual Midwest Fencing Conference Championships. The top-ranked Irish men are led ... [more]
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