| Vol XXXIV No. 98 |
Thursday, March 1, 2001 |
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BENGAL BOUTS: Hobbins emphasizes mental aspects of boxing
By KATHLEEN O'BRIEN
Associate Sports Editor
 For Brian Hobbins, physical strength has little to do with boxing. The senior boxing club captain and team president contends that winning a bout depends on technique — who has the best strategy for luring his opponent in, whose tactics can ... [more]
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: Smith sets goals for next year
By Katie McVoy
Assistant Sports Editor
The season is over. The team finished with a record of 8-18. Now what? With one season under her belt, Saint Mary's head basketball coach Suzanne Smith has some decisions to make. She needs to move her team. Doubling the number ... [more]
BENGAL BOUTS: Newburg adds to winning legacy with victory
By KEVIN BERCHOU
Sports Writer
In winning the 125-pound weight division as a freshman last year, Shawn "Old Dog, New Tricks" Newburg established himself as a dominant fighter in the ring. Wednesday night, in his 2001 debut in the 130-pound division, Newburg only added to his ... [more]
BASEBALL:Irish face professional Devil Rays in exhibition game
By NOAH AMSTADTER
Assistant Sports Editor
Terry Newton, Jr., is a 12-year-old boy with a Notre Dame connection. His uncle, Steve Newton, is the former Sorin Hall Rector. In fact, the first mass Steve celebrated after being ordained was Terry's baptism. As the young boy grew up ... [more]
BENGAL BOUTS: Matassa ends furious fight with a win over Owens
By JEFF BALTRUZAK
Sports Writer
The first fight of the 150-pound weight class started with a fury, as Tom "T.K." Owens attacked the higher seeded Chris "Shezzy" Matassa, throwing a five-punch combination immediately after the fighters touched gloves. Matassa successfully countered Owens, using a superior reach ... [more]
BENGAL BOUTS: Hobbins earns unanimous win, moves on to face Macias
By BRIAN BURKE
Sports Writer
Going into his semifinal bout, Brian "Nightmare" Hobbins expected Justin "The ResLife Regular" Meyers to come at him charging, and he came prepared. Early on, it looked as if Meyers could back Hobbins into the ropes and fight toe to toe, ... [more]
BENGAL BOUTS: Thompson moves one step closer to championship
By KATIE HUGHES
Sports Writer
Bengal bouts veteran Josh "The Redemon" Thompson is just one fight away from the title he's been chasing for so long. Thompson, who was favored to win, defeated Eric "Superfreak" Goulet in a unanimous decision. Thompson had a reach advantage over ... [more]
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