| Vol XXXV No. 98 |
Monday, February 25, 2002 |
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Irish celebrate Big East victories
Notre Dame collects its sixth consecutive Big East Championship
By NOREEN GILLESPIE
Sports Writer
 UNIONDALE, N.Y. As they climbed onto the podium to collect their sixth consecutive Big East Championship, the Irish acted like seasoned champions, throwing their hands up in the air, holding their plaques high and erupting into cheers. Irish head coach ... [more]
Irish celebrate Big East victories
Notre Dame men rally from sixth after day one to finish fourth
By SHEILA EGTS
Sports Writer
UNIONDALE, N.Y. The Irish did not claim the second-place finish they hoped for entering the Big East Championships, but Saturday was a night of celebration nonetheless. "We got faster and scored more points, we just stayed in the same place. It's ... [more]
Irish dominate Hurricanes for 90-77 win
By ANDREW SOUKUP
Associate Sports Editor
MIAMI No matter how close No. 13 Miami pulled to Notre Dame, the Irish made sure the Hurricanes never had a chance to take over the game. Chris Thomas tied his career-high with 32 points and Torrian Jones scored a career-high ... [more]
Callahan begins quest for third title with prelim victory
By MIKE CONNOLLY
Sports Writer
After receiving a bye in Friday's preliminary 180-pound bouts, two-time champion Mark Criniti opened his quest for a third title with a unanimous decision against sophomore Eric Callahan. Callahan's wild brawling style that defeated Alex Wood in a split decision in ... [more]
Despite loss, Nixon remains a champion
Noreen Gillespie
Sports Writer
UNIONDALE, N.Y. Carrie Nixon stood behind the block before the 100-yard freestyle, and everything around her was different. She tried to make it the same as her record-setting swim in the event two years ago. Tried to make it the same ... [more]
Quarterfinal rounds produce no surprise victories
By BRIAN BURKE
Sports Writer
The quarterfinal round in the 165-pound division held few surprises on Sunday as the favorites advanced with relatively one-sided victories. Both fighters with preliminary round byes, Clay Cosse and Chris Matassa earned unanimous decision wins and controlled their fights throughout. ... [more]
Pierce finishes fourth, fails to qualify for NCAA games
By SHEILA EGTS
Sports Writer
UNIONDALE, N.Y. Seven Irish swimmers lined the poolside with "Go Irish" painted on their bare chests Saturday, waving green shirts and yelling for senior Jonathan Pierce as he launched off the starting block for the 1,650-yard freestyle. Pierce passed that group ... [more]
Bravo scores unanimous decision with experience
By KEVIN BERCHOU AND PAUL CAMARATA
Sports Writers
St. Edward's Hall senior Derrick Bravo knew experience would play a significant role in his bout with freshman Mike Feduska. His prediction came true as he scored a unanimous decision over his inexperienced foe. Bravo combined his experience with a quick ... [more]
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