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Vol XXXV No. 101

Thursday, February 28, 2002

  Bengal Bouts: 180-pounds — Heavyweights: Three more rounds
By: JOE HETTLER
Sports Writer

Senior Matt "Missile" Sarb warned his opponents to "watch their ribs" prior to his 180-pound semifinal bout against sophomore Tommy "Gun" Demko. Demko took the advice and covered his midsection, but forgot to cover one other body part — his face. ... [more]


Men's Basketball: Red Storm rains down on Irish in New York
Irish blow halftime lead for the third time in five games in 84-81 loss
By: JOE LICANDRO
Sports Writer

It was deja vu all over again. In a story line all-too familiar this season, Notre Dame took a lead into the locker room at halftime, only to see the lead evaporate in the second half. Two weeks ago, the Irish ... [more]


Bengal Bouts: 165-pounds — 170-pounds: Matassa reaches finals
By: BRIAN BURKE
Sports Writer

Matt "The Meat Hook" Seidler proved to be every bit the athlete that Chris "Stay Outta My Business" Matassa was, but in the end, Matassa's boxing skill won out. In their 165-pound semifinal bout Wednesday night, Matassa picked his spots well ... [more]


Bengal Bouts: 125-pounds — 145-pounds: Newburg, McMahon win unanimous decisions
By: PAUL CAMARATA
Sports Writer

With the top seed in the Bengal Bouts' lightest weight class, junior Shawn Newburg received a bye into Wednesday night's semifinal round. Newburg showed little evidence of ring rust, however, as he punched aggressively and moved actively to score a ... [more]


Bengal Bouts: 155-pounds — 160-pounds: Heckmann advances to final round with TKO
By: PAUL CAMARATA
Sports Writer

Senior captain Brock Heckmann advanced to the finals when the referee stopped his contest with senior Chris Pettit one minute and 25 seconds into the third round. Forced to modify the aggressive style that had worked in two previous victories, Pettit ... [more]