| Vol XXXV No. 111 |
Friday, March 22, 2002 |
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MEN'S TENNIS: Irish expecting close match against Hoosiers
By JOE LINDSLEY
Sports Writer
 The last two times Notre Dame played Indiana, the Irish lost to the Hoosiers, 4-3. Saturday, when the seventh-ranked Irish travel to Bloomington, they expect some resistance but are not about to allow the 57th-ranked Hoosiers to upset them. "I ... [more]
BASEBALL: Irish carry win streak into Big East opener
By CHRIS FEDERICO
Sports Editor
After playing a total of 15 games in four early-season tournaments in the warmth of the Deep South, the Notre Dame baseball team finally returns to a more familiar environment this weekend, as it travels to Storrs, Conn., for a three-game ... [more]
MEN'S LACROSSE: Irish hope to take away Hofstra's pride
By JOE LICANDRO
Sports Writer
It has been a tough year for the Notre Dame men's lacrosse team. The Irish have lost four games against some of the stiffest competition in the country by a combined five goals. With a 1-4 record, the good news is ... [more]
WOMEN'S SWIMMING: Nixon places seventh in 50-yard freestyle
By NOREEN GILLESPIE
Senior Staff Writer
In the fastest heat ever recorded in NCAA history, Irish senior Carrie Nixon placed seventh in the 50-yard freestyle finals at the NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships in Austin, Texas Thursday. Nixon, who sat out last year after shoulder surgery, earned ... [more]
SOFTBALL: Irish kick off conference season
By AARON RONSHEIM
Sports Writer
Two doubleheaders at home this weekend will lead off the Notre Dame softball team's Big East schedule. The Irish (8-12) will play two games against Rutgers on Saturday, followed by two more against Villanova on Sunday. Players are eager to spend ... [more]
2002 NCAA FENCING CHAMPIONSHIPS: Starting down the road to a title
Despite slow start, Irish on top after first day
By MATT LOZAR
Sports Writer
MADISON, N.J. Concerned expressions blanketed the faces of the Notre Dame fencing team after the women's sabre team opened Thursday's competition with only one victory in its first 10 matches. By the end of the day, one thing returned the smiles ... [more]
FENCING: Irish call on the A-team
Mike Connolly
Outside Looking In
MADISON, N.J. At the high-pressure NCAA Championship, freshmen are supposed to get nervous. They are supposed to lose concentration a few times and drop some silly bouts. They are supposed to get rattled by the crowds, get intimidated by the tough ... [more]
TRACK AND FIELD: Irish begin outdoor season
By DAVE COOK
Sports Writer
After a week of rest for the Notre Dame men's and women's track and field teams following an impressive showing at the NCAA Indoor Championships, the Irish are ready to begin their outdoor season. The teams will be sending 18 athletes ... [more]
SMC MIDNIGHT MADNESS: SMC Midnight Madness
By KATIE McVOY
Associate Sports Editor
It's that time of year again when Angela Athletic Facility will host one of the largest crowds of the year. As students, faculty and staff emerge from their classrooms, they will enter Angela to participate in tonight's Midnight Madness extravaganza. The ... [more]
WOMEN'S TENNIS: Slumping Irish lose second straight to No. 51 Purdue
By COLIN BOYLAN
Sports Writer
In a year characterized by streaky play, the Notre Dame women's tennis team is finding itself losing some ground at a dangerous time. The 22nd-ranked Irish dropped their second consecutive match Thursday afternoon, losing 5-2 to No. 51 Purdue at the ... [more]
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